LPN- Experienced Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse ( WyomingValley,Wilkes Barre

Job Title: LPN
- Experienced Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes Barre)

Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Department: Talent Management Nursing & Nursing Support Team

Job Category: LPN
- Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support

Schedule: Rotation

Work Type: Full time

Date Posted: 05/09/2025

Job : R-78486

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) a $10,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become a RN! Market leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

• Contributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.
• Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
• Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care;
  Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

• 22 new emergency treatment rooms
• Creating dedicated emergency room (ER) space for behavioral health patients
• Expanding trauma capabilities
• 24 new intensive care unit (ICU) beds
• 6 new operating rooms
• Replacing cardiac catheterization labs for heart attack care and other procedures
• 2 new structural heart rooms for valve procedures
• Expanding clinic space and cardiac imagery
• Transitioning the medical center to 100% private rooms
• 58 new medical/surgical inpatient beds
• Phase one will encompass the bed tower and adjacent base, expanding and renovating the current ER, and is expected to be completed in 2028

• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)
• Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Practical Nurse
  - Default Issuing Body;
  Basic Life Support Certification
  - Default Issuing Body

We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.