LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical
The LPN contributes data to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care as directed by the Inpatient RN. Promotes adaptive responses of patient or 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.
? 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.
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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
? Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
? Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
? Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and'a health savings account (HSA)
? Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
? 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
? Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
? Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
? MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
? Family-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 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
? Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
? he ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
? Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
? Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
? Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
? Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups????????????
? Employee referral incentive program
? Geisinger 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.
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Courtney Sassaman, Nurse Recruiter, at [email protected].
Apply Now
? 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.
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.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
? Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
? Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
? Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and'a health savings account (HSA)
? Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
? 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
? Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
? Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
? MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
? Family-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 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
? Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
? he ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
? Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
? Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
? Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
? Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups????????????
? Employee referral incentive program
? Geisinger 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.
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Courtney Sassaman, Nurse Recruiter, at [email protected].
Apply Now