LPN - Graduate Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre)

Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)Geisinger is proud to offer a full time 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!Job Summary:Contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Promotes adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned unit.Perks of Joining Geisinger as a Graduate LPN:Offer GLPNs up to a 6-8 months in advance to graduationTemporary Practice Permit (TPP) reimbursement + ability to start under a TPP before sitting for NCLEX!2 starts available per month!Automatic enrollment into our LPN Transition to Practice Program – occurs during your entire first year as a GLPN!$40,000 in financial support to become an RN!Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contributionCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceGeisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.Position Details:Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre Campus (a partner campus to GWV) is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.Education:Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)Experience:Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodySkills:Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, TeamworkOUR PURPOSE & VALUES:Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.