LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- ED

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for the Emergency Department on the night shift. This is a regular, full-time position offering competitive compensation including a $10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates, market-leading hiring rates, and up to $5 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts. Geisinger also provides up to $40,000 in financial support to pursue RN licensure.

Clinical Setting

You will work in a fast-paced inpatient emergency department environment at Geisinger Wyoming Valley, an ANCC Magnet-recognized health care organization.

Responsibilities

• Contribute data to patient assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure
• Reinforce patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and plan of care based on patient response
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice
• Provide input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members
• Precept and mentor new staff and students in a professional, positive manner as assigned
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction

Schedule

• Shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Scheduled weekly hours: 36
• Every other weekend and holiday requirements

Required Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing
• Active Licensed Practical Nurse license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Required Skills

• Communication
• Computer literacy
• Customer service
• Multitasking
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, 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 health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with rapid accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life insurance, and pet and legal insurance

Employment Type

Regular, full-time, non-exempt position.