LPN- Licensed Practical Nurse- ED

Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department GWV/GSWB Emergency Medicine & Observation Unit Nursing Division Date posted 08/21/2026 Job ID R-02563 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! Market leading hiring rates and up to $5 • shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts! 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) 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 Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu. 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. 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. 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. Position Details Hours include: 7a-7:30p; Every other weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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. Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Teamwork; Multitasking; Customer Service; Communication; Computer Literacy About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier 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. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.