LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical Float I
Company: Geisinger
Location: Lewistown
Posted on: March 23, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer an
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! I Up to $5 shift differentials for evening,
nights, and weekend shifts! Job Duties ? - ?Provides clinic support
to the provider, clinic staff, the patient and their family to
assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
Provides front-line office support as needed to facilitate
efficient patient flow through the clinic. Meets the qualifications
to provide care for patients in the age range specific to the
assigned clinical area. - Completes patient database on new and
returning patients to include chief complaint, vital signs, and
updated medical, surgical, and family history, update allergy
information, and review all medication, amending the list as
needed. - Provides nursing care and assists providers with
procedures as necessary. - Documents all assessments and treatments
in the nursing notes as appropriate to scope of licensure. -
Collects and prepares laboratory specimens; completes associated
paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and
efficiency. - Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
- Reviews and reinforces patient education as directed by the
provider and RN to ensure the patient's understanding of medical
condition and compliance with treatment instructions. - Maintains
appropriate par levels of all inventory. - Reorders and restocks as
needed. - Verifies expiration dates. - Cleans and sets up
examination and treatment rooms between cases; ensures required
level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and
equipment, and preparation of patient. - Routinely inspects and
observes condition of equipment and instruments to ensure proper
operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective
maintenance. - Processes instruments according to established
protocols. - Under the direction of the provider and RN, assists
with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are
appropriately trained to support patients, providers and other
clinic staff. - Provides front-line office support as necessary. ?
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. 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
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 Tracey Carolus, Nurse Recruiter at
tlcarolus@geisinger.edu or 717-242-720 Education Graduate from
Specialty Training Program- (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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