RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical

About the role

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient RN position with a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 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. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
• Ensure the best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• 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 unit and organizational goals and be accountable for unit and system-specific metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Perform work in a clinical environment and satisfy all job-specific obligations while complying with organization policies and procedures.

Position Details

Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH) operates three advanced acute care locations within the hospital, functioning as one large unit. Responsibilities include caring for patients with acute exacerbations of chronic illness, new onset illnesses, and pre- and post-operative patients. The hospital provides a community environment with a team-oriented culture. Schedule is .9 FTE (36 hours), straight nights, with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation. GSACH is proud to hold ANCC Magnet Recognition® for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania
• Basic Life Support Certification

Benefits

• 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives for improving health.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• 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 taking the NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Safety investments including Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program on campus.