LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The role contributes to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care, promoting patient and family adaptation, safety, and satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and meets the qualifications to care for patients on the assigned unit. The unit has 14 private rooms, including two negative-pressure rooms. Its patient population includes a broad range of acute to complex medical conditions, with remote telemetry and dialysis capability. Hospitalist services are available 24/7, along with specialty services. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The scheduled hours are 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a $10,000 sign-on bonus and up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN. The organization describes its community hospital as focused on high reliability, exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment. Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre has received ANCC Magnet Recognition.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Licensed Practical Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Contribute data to patient assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Reinforce patient and family education, address family needs, and support discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and the plan of care based on patient response.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members, and proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of evidence-based practice.
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.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
Up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN.
Market-leading hiring rates and shift differentials of up to $5 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid accrual.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.