LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Regional Med Surg Float

Job Description

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 Inpatient RN.

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 Inpatient RN.

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.

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 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.

Position Details : Schedule Requirements : 0.9 FTE (36 hours) (3) 12-hour shifts weeklyChoice of D / N rotation or Nights scheduleEvery other weekend / Every other holiday rotationAbility to float Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital Qualifications : Minimum (1) year experience as a Float LPN or travel inpatient nursing Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education : Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Experience : -Relevant experience* (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) : Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body Skills : Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork 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.