LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) works in the Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, a community hospital. The unit has 14 private rooms, including two negative-pressure rooms, and cares for patients with a broad range of acute to complex medical conditions. It has remote telemetry and dialysis capabilities, with hospitalist services available 24/7 in addition to specialty services. The hospital emphasizes high reliability, exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment, and has received ANCC Magnet Recognition.

The LPN contributes to patient assessments and care planning within the scope of practice and unit standards. The role provides direct patient care, reinforces education, supports discharge planning, evaluates responses to care, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The position also supports care delivery through unit-based decision-making, mentoring, and coordination of staff and patient care. Work is performed in a clinical environment.

The schedule is 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. The role is regular, non-exempt, and scheduled for 36 hours per week. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a $10,000 sign-on bonus and 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 are also noted.

Requirements

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

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 and support family needs and 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 responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members, and proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding 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 when assigned.
• Contribute to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Promote adaptive responses by patients and families to support quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned unit.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.
• Up to $40,000 in financial support to become a registered nurse.
• 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 accelerated accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed