Registered Nurse- RN- PACU

Geisinger is offering a $21,500 hiring incentive and $7,500 in relocation funds for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• 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 with 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 loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is taken
• Shared governance structure that empowers nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Robust safety and security measures including camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plan of care based upon patient response to interventions
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs
• Problem solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice
• Actively participate as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and be accountable for unit and system-specific metrics
• Actively participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• 0.9 FTE, 12-hour shifts
• Shifts include D/E 5-17:30, 5:30-18:00, 6-18:30, 7-19:30, 9-21:30, 11-21:30
• Some weekend and holiday shift requirements
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.