RN - Specialty Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

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.

About the role

This union role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. with Saturday rotations (about every 6th Saturday or so depending on staffing). A minimum of 2 years RN experience is required. Previous cancer experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and education for patients in the specific age range on their assigned department.
• Serve as a resource person for patient and family regarding the perception of the diagnosis and medical plan of care for the management of disease as designated by the physician.
• Maintain availability to nursing for occasional in-service and help with orientation of staff involved in education.
• Perform pre-visit data gathering and record keeping on new and return patients, including recording of current medications and dosages and obtaining previous laboratory results and measurements.
• Assist in the management of patients with chronic diseases, including achieving key quality indicators, education, and long-term coordination of care.
• Track performance improvement measures and assist providers with completion.
• Obtain and document patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provide basic medical data base for provider; prepare patient for examinations.
• Assist provider in performance of procedures as directed to facilitate accurate diagnosis.
• Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel to ensure they are appropriately trained to support patients and provider.
• Execute and document ongoing patient communication.
• Provide instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by provider.
• Perform and assist with triaging telephone calls concerning health issues and offer appropriate telephone management advice to patients as liaison to physician recommendations.
• Communicate lab, radiology, and other testing results to patients via telephone and electronic medical record letter notification.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program–Nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree–Nursing (preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience (required)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
• Basic Life Support Certification

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
  • 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
• Family-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

Work Environment

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