RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

Geisinger is offering a full-time Inpatient RN position with up to a $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $40.55, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing.
• Direct and guide patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• 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 a 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.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the 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.
• Make assignments in collaboration with other team members and alter assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Promote teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
• 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.
• Support and participate in initiatives that align with the Magnet mission.
• 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.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

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) 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) with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access to 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 you take NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure that empowers nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.

Geisinger prioritizes the safety and security of staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and a security guards/K9 program on campus.

Schedule

Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM, every other weekend and holiday.