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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse - Vascular Surgery

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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Days Work Type Full time Department GCMC Cardiology Team Date posted 10/27/2025 Job ID R-87411

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a generous sign-on bonus for qualified Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for Cardiovascular Surgery: $7,500 for eligible candidates and up to $10,000 for LPN's with 5 or more years of experience.

Job Duties

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated Clinic Nurse (LPN) to join our Cardiovascular Surgery team and provide essential clinical support to providers, patients, and families. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality care and ensuring continuity throughout the patient’s treatment journey.

Sign-On Bonus:

  • $7,500 for eligible LPN candidates (paid over 24 months)
  • Up to $10,000 for LPNs with 5+ years of experience (paid over 36 months)

Schedule Details:

  • Full-time union position (40 hours/week)- Monday through Friday- dayshift hours.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document patient medical history, chief complaint, and vital signs to support provider assessments.
  • Deliver direct clinical care under provider direction.
  • Assist with minor surgical procedures and diagnostic exams.
  • Collect and prepare lab specimens with accurate documentation.
  • Communicate with patients regarding care plans, follow-ups, and provider instructions.
  • Administer medications, vaccines, and skin tests within scope of practice.
  • Maintain clean and aseptic exam/treatment rooms and ensure equipment readiness.

Why Join Geisinger?
Be part of a mission-driven organization that values innovation, compassion, and excellence in patient care. We offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options

  • Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

  • 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions

  • Generous PTO that accrues quickly

  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives

  • Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more

  • Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Position Details

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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Skills

Customer Service; Communication; Computer Literacy; Teamwork; Multitasking

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.

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