RN - Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

About the Role

We’re working to create a national model for improving health by 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 years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

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.
• Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions and coordinates patient care among staff.
• 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 interdisciplinary 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.
• Actively contributes as a team member toward unit and organizational goals, including accountability for metrics.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and activities.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (Preferred).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Cancer experience is strongly preferred.

Schedule

This is a full-time role requiring 40 hours weekly, with 10-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with three medical plan choices.
  • 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, including:
  • Adoption/fertility assistance.
  • Parental leave.
  • Military leave.
  • Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering:
  • Mental health support.
  • Legal guidance.
  • Childcare/eldercare referrals.
• Voluntary benefits, including:
  • Accident insurance.
  • Critical illness insurance.
  • Hospital indemnity.
  • Identity theft protection.
  • Pet insurance.

Work Environment

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