LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Surgical Technologist - Childbirth Unit

Company: Geisinger
Location: Scranton
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

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! Job Duties 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) 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 Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu Job Description Participates with the Obstetrical Surgery Team in an individualized patient care plan based on assessed needs, standard of care, instrumentation and supplies, and physician preferences in order to provide surgical assistance during obstetrical cases. - Provides direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse including: vital sign and height and weight measurement and documentation of both mother and infant, bathing, feeding, and activities of daily living. - Assists in the coordination of treatments with other disciplines. - Provides basic patient assistance. - Connects patients to clinical equipment as needed. - Assists the doctor with various surgical procedures such as retracting and cutting sutures as necessary. - Identifies correct surgical site with the circulating registered nurse or surgeon before incision of operative procedures. - Responsible for set up and operation of equipment for cases. - Assists circulating nurse with patient preparation. - 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. - Maintains and documents universal precautions. - Initiates emergency procedures. - Reports to the registered nurse reactions, results of procedures and any changes observed in the patient's condition. - Documents pertinent medical information where indicated. - Participates in the admission and discharge process. - Performs billing as appropriate for services rendered or equipment used. - Participates in on-call rotations. - Assures all medications and solutions are labeled, under the registered nurse's supervision. 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 Job Description 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 Hours: 7am - 730pm, holidays and weekend rotation up to every other. Scrubbing to OR, Nursery and Postpartum will be required, will train during orientation if needed. Will cross train to Women's and Children's - training will be provided. 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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