RN - Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology Infusion
Geisinger · Dickson City, PA · 4 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Summary
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve 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.
Job Duties
- Affirms physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
- Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including patient and family education with members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
- Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
- Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.
- Administers and disposes of chemotherapy as required by regulatory guidelines.
- Documents administration of chemotherapy.
- Administers and follows related research protocols.
- Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
- Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
- Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.
- Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
- Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 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
- Familly-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
- Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Qualifications
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
- Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)
Skills
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
- Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Pay
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 10-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Schedule
This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 10-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.