RN-Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Surgical Telemetry Unit

About the Role

Geisinger is offering an Inpatient RN position with a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.00, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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 a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning with members of 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 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.
• 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 patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions and coordinate patient care and staff interaction.
• Ensure the best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Qualifications

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

Schedule

Hours include 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance starting day one of employment.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year for career growth.
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment.
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health and earn incentives.
• Family-friendly support, including adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• 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 a full range of dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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.