LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- Operating Room

Location:

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)

Shift:

Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

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 in shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

Location: Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital

Job Duties:

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  

• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year 

• 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 

• he 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. 

Job Description:

• Assists surgeon with procedures related to the care of patient of all ages during surgical intervention.

• Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines.

• Provides basic patient assistance.

• Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed.

• Practices aseptic techniques while preparing for surgery including scrubbing, applying surgical gown, gloving, draping and setting up instrument table.

• Actively participates in surgical Time and out and operating room briefing according to the universal protocol.

• Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse and surgeon before incision of operative procedures.

• Maintains an accurate account of supplies including sponges, needles and instruments.

• Verifies count with the circulating nurse at end of procedure.

• Prepares, identifies and verifies all specimens obtained during the surgical procedure.

• Disposes of linens, needles and sharps in appropriate containers.

• Assesses wounds and applies or changes sterile dressing as instructed by the registered nurse