RN - Registered Nurse Hematology/Oncology

About the Role

We’re working to create a national model for improving health, focusing on bringing our region services that enhance every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. You'll support the new Geisinger Cancer Center in Dickson City.

Schedule

A typical schedule is 40 hours weekly, with 8 or 10-hour shifts on days.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Coordinates patient care and staff interactions to optimize the patient and family experience.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care, including patient and family education, with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates, and discontinues IVs as required by the provider.
• Administers and disposes of chemotherapy following regulatory guidelines and documents administration.
• Administers and follows related research protocols.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises the plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem-solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in equipment care and handling.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice utilization.
• Actively contributes as a team member toward unit and organizational goals, accountable for specific metrics.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and related activities.

Requirements

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
• Previous Hematology/Oncology experience is preferred.
• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania (Required).

Benefits

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with 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) for mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more.