Job SummarynnGeisinger is proud to offer an 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! $22.47 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Katy Baralt, Nurse Recruiter, at DutiesnnBenefits of working at Geisinger:nnComprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment,nnGrow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per yearnnThree medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA)nnCompany paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disabilitynnCompetitive 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employmentnnPTO plan that allows you to earn more time fastnnMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentivesnnFamily-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.nnThe 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.nnJob 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 DetailsnnOpportunities on inpatient units may vary based on hospital needs.nnSchedule may vary based on unit needs.nnAs a campus of Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH) is part of central Pennsylvania’s most complete community hospital, offering many services that are not available anywhere else locally.nnGeisinger Medical Center 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.nnEducationnnGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)nnExperiencennCertification(s) and License(s)nnLicensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - 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.