Job SummarynnAre 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. 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. Unit Location: AGP5nnJob DutiesnnContributes 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.nnSupports the plan of care as established in unit standards.nnReinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team as directed by the registered nurse.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 in collaboration with the registered nurse.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.nnActively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.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 DetailsnnWe’re proud to offer:nnMarket leading pay ratesnnUp to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shiftsnn$40k in financial support to become a Registered NursennMyHealth Rewards wellness program to enhance personal healthnnCompetitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employmentnnThe 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 programnnJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Nurse Recruiter, Courtney Sassaman, at from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)nnExperiencennCertification(s) and License(s)nnLicensed 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.