LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Surgery

Job Summary Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). Shift: Night (7 p.m. – 7 a.m.) every other weekend and holiday. Scheduled hours: 36 per week. Regular full-time position. Geisinger offers a full-time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) role with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. Additional shift differentials up to $5 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Responsibilities Contribute data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the Inpatient RN. Promote adaptive responses of patients or families to achieve the highest level of care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinate patient care and staff interactions. Contribute data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care. Reinforce patient and family education and discharge planning throughout hospitalization. Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based on patient response. Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members and take action to proactively resolve patient needs. Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice utilization. Provide input to the manager for performance appraisals of care-delivery team members. Precept and mentor new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned. Work in a clinical environment and comply with all organization policies and procedures. Qualifications Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required). Experience: Licensed Practical Nurse and Basic Life Support Certification. Skills: Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork. Ability to work under a temporary practice permit until taking the NCLEX examination. Benefits 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 FSAs and an HSA. Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage. 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions. Robust paid-time-off plan plus six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program. Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care. Employee Assistance Program providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance. Ability to work under a temporary practice permit until NCLEX. EEO Statement Geisinger is a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger