LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences
LPN-Licensed Practical Nurse Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) market leading pay rates up to $5 shift differentials for evening nights and weekend shifts! Also offering up to $40000 in financial support to become an RN!Unit Location: AGP4
Job Duties:
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 patientnurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff.
- 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.
- Supports the plan of care as established in unit standards.
- Reinforces patient and family education family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team as directed by the registered nurse.
- 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 in collaboration with the registered nurse.
- Initiates collaboration with physicians ancillary personnel and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Participates in unitbased decisionmaking regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.
- Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members.
- Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
- 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Free Care membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare eldercare & pet care; Access free legal guidance mental health visits worklife support digital selfhelp tools and more
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
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
Geisinger 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.
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities please contact Courtney Sassaman Nurse Recruiter at
Position Details:
AGP4 is a 27 bed unit that has a major focus on the neurosciences. Neurosurgery patients can include craniotomies cervical and lumbar surgeries as well as brain and spinal tumors. The focus in neurology can vary from stroke/TIAs to neuromuscular disorders GuillainBarr syndrome MS and chronic migraines.
Schedule: This is a flex position where a minimum of 24 hours of availability on every 4 weekschedule is required. This availability and coverage must be to fill 24 hours of core needs. Flex employees are required to work a minimum of eight 8 hours per schedule on a weekend (Fri Sat or Sun) or on a holiday or alternate shift.
Geisinger 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.
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training ProgramNursing (Required)Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Practical Nurse Default Issuing BodySkills:
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 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.
Employment Type
Part-Time
