Nursing Professional Development LPN Job at Geisinger, Danville, PA

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  • Geisinger
  • Danville, PA

Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Professional Development LPN
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Nursing Education Division
Date Posted: 08/30/2024
Job ID: R-66584

Job Summary

Unlock your potential with our Nursing Professional Development LPN position, where you'll play a crucial role in advancing patient care and shaping the future of nursing at Geisinger.We are seeking a dedicated and experienced LPN to support our inpatient nursing education programs. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in inpatient nursing and have experience in educational roles. This position involves developing, implementing and evaluating educational programs designed to enhance nursing practices and patient care.

Job Duties

The Nursing Professional Development LPN develops, implements, and cooperates in the evaluation of a Nursing Assistant Residency program.

  • Participate in the development of curriculum for the Patient Care Technician Basic and advanced orientation program, that incorporates evidence-based instructional practices to support the outcomes delineated in the Patient Care Technician Competency index. Curriculum development includes participation by the Nursing Professional Development LPN and Nursing Professional Development Practitioner team.
  • Develop and implement a two-day training for interns, extern sand co-op students on topics outlined in the Patient Care Technician Basic orientation program
  • Develop and implement course outlines, lesson plans, and examinations to meet the academic and behavioral objectives of the Nursing Assistant Residency program.
  • Develop, keep current handouts and materials for Patient Care Technician orientees.
  • Develop and keep current presentations to align with Geisinger practices and policies and the Patient Care Technician Basic orientation curriculum.
  • Coordinate presenters as appropriate in the delivery of the Patient Care Technician Basic orientation curriculum.
  • Observe, evaluate, and document student performance and progress in classroom and clinical settings.
  • Establish, observe, provide feedback and individually document work attributes of Patient Care Technician orientees such as, but not limited to, being on time, attendance, appropriate attire, teamwork, civility, etc.
  • Maintain instructional expertise in all content areas of curriculum.
  • Focuses on empirical quality outcomes related to clinical practice.
  • Serves as a strong role model in professional practice as evidenced by strong relationships with staff and members of other departments, effective communications, appropriate resource utilization and sound planning skills.
  • Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions

Work is typically performed in a classroom or 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

Preferred qualifications: minimum of two years prior inpatient nursing experience

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

  • Full benefits (health, 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
  • 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.

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.

 

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Katy Baralt, Nurse Recruiter, at ksbaralt@geisinger.edu.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body

Our Purpose & Values

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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