LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full time 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! Marketing leading hiring rates 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
ksbaralt@geisinger.edu. Job Duties 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 patientnurse
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.
Position Details Schedule Details: full time, 36 hours per week,
days shift (7a-7p), every other weekend and every other holiday.
Offer self-scheduling to allow for flexible schedule. Unit
Description We're excited to share opportunities on our newly
renovated, state-of-the-art adult Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit
(BP2) —designed to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and
clinically excellent care to a diverse adult patient population.
This modern 20-bed unit features private rooms equipped with the
latest technology to support both exceptional patient care and
staff efficiency. You'll be supported by a visible and engaged
leadership team, including our Operations Manager, Clinical Team
Coordinator, and Nurse Educator, who are committed to your growth
and success. We foster a strong culture of safety, best practices,
Just Culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our embedded
support services include: Case Managers & Social Workers Physical &
Occupational Therapy Vascular Access & Lift Teams Transport Team
Wound/Ostomy Nurse Support Security Staff Spiritual Care Team
Nursing Education As part of a Magnet-recognized and High
Reliability Organization culture, we offer a wide range of
professional development opportunities, such as: Career Enhancement
Program (CEP) Shared Governance & Unit Practice Councils Leadership
Development Programs Tuition Reimbursement Come be part of a team
where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your
impact is valued. We can't wait to meet you! 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. 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) 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 Education Graduate from Specialty Training
Program-Nursing (Required) About Geisinger 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, 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.
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