Job SummarynnGeisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) a $10,000 sign on bonus for eligible candidates as well as up to $40,000 in financial support to become a RN! Marketing leading hiring rates and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!nnJob DutiesnnBenefits of working at Geisinger:nnFull benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day onennThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsnnPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)nnCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coveragenn401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsnnGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklynnUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearnnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentivennFamily-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 onesnnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and morennVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurancennThe ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEXnnShared governance structure that empowers our nursesnnProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementnnSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersnnCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsnnEmployee referral incentive programnnGeisinger 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.nnJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at DescriptionnnContributes 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.nnContributes data to assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.nnAddresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.nnReinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.nnProvides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.nnEvaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.nnInitiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.nnParticipates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.nnProvides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.nnPrecepts and mentors new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned.nnWork 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.nnPosition DetailsnnHours: 7am - 730pm, every other weekend and holiday;nnSmall 10-bed unit; Lower Nurse to Patient Ratio;Team orientated unit; The ideal candidate for this unit will possess a strong interest in working with adult medical surgical and seizure patients.nnEducationnnGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)nnExperiencennCertification(s) and License(s)nnBasic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing BodynnOUR 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.nnWe 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.