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LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

Geisinger

Wilkes-Barre, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Animal Care, Cardiovascular, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Childcare, Data Analysis, Discharge Plans, Employee Assistance Plan, Financial Support, Healthcare, Legal, Licensed Practical Nurse/Licensed Vocational Nurse, Medications, Mentoring, Metrics, Nursing, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Performance Reviews, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality of Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Training Program, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Wilkes-Barre, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Summary


Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) market leading pay rates, up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40,000 in financial support to become an RN!

Job Duties



Benefits of working at Geisinger:



+ 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions


+ Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones


+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more


+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health







Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu.




Job Description:



+ 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.


+ Supports the plan of care as established in unit standards.


+ Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team as directed by the registered nurse.


+ 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 in collaboration with the registered nurse.


+ 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.


+ Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.


+ Precepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.



Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.




The LPN contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the RN (Inpatient). 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.


Position Details



Hours include: rotational shifts




Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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)

Experience



Certification(s) and License(s)


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OUR 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, from senior management on down, 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.



We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

About the Company

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Geisinger

For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home. For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
WEBSITE
https://jobs.geisinger.org/

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