LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit
About The Position
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 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.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
- Communication
- Computer Literacy
- Customer Service
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Advanced Acute Care Trauma Unit experience
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- Company-paid life insurance
- Short-term disability coverage
- Long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Tuition reimbursement
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility assistance
- Parental leave pay
- Military leave pay
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Hospital indemnity insurance
- Identity theft protection
- Universal life insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
