LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - ED

Benefits of working at Geisinger: • 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 a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive • Family-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 ones • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance • The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX • 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 Canopy 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 Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu Job Description Contributes 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. • 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. • Reinforces patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization. • 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. • Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. • Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice. • Provides input to the manager for performance appraisals of care delivery team members. • 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 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. Hours: 7pm - 730am , every other weekend and holiday. Unit Details: 60 bed ED - 2 trauma rooms, 3 triage rooms, Behavioral Health area inside the ED. Level 2 trauma center, STEMI, stroke mom/baby, Heart Attack Center, with a very large behavioral health population. Team environment approach you are never alone. Charge nurse on duty 24/7. Team is made up of UDC, techs & providers. We also have a pharmacist 24/7 to assist with our needs.