Inpatient LPN- Trauma Step Down/Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit- $10K Hiring Incentive!

Company: Geisinger Health System
Location: Trevorton
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: Inpatient LPN- Trauma Step Down/Medical Surgical/Telemetry Unit- $10K Hiring Incentive! Location: Danville, Pennsylvania Job Category: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Rotation Work Type: Full time Department: GMC Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Nursing Division Date Posted: 05/03/2022 Job ID: R-31107 Job Summary Are you a LPN looking to join our Geisinger Nursing Institute? Through professional growth, quality improvement and interdisciplinary collaboration, we''ve built an innovative culture that allows our nurses to grow their skillset, develop their practice and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. 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. Job Duties 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. Position Details Work Schedule Details: Day/Evening Rotation BP5 is a 20 Bed private room medical/surgical, trauma-step down/telemetry unit. We care for a diverse adult population that includes trauma, and/or medical-surgical/telemetry patients. We are newly renovated with state-of-the-art equipment and have many resources including imbedded care management/social workers, and PT/OT. Additionally, vascular access team, lift team and transport teams, as well as, wound ostomy nurses support the functions of our unit. BP5 welcomes new team members with or without experience. The staff and leadership team members are ready and experienced to help you guide your healthcare professional journey with opportunities for professional development and growth. We''re proud to offer: $22.47 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals Up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts $10,000 Hiring Incentive for eligible candidates Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment MyHealth Rewards wellness program to enhance personal health and reduce health plan premiums for qualified individuals Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year $40k in financial support to become an Registered Nurse Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment Paid parental leave and military leave Fertility and adoption support The 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 Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact [Click Here to Email Your Resum]. Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & Values 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.

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