RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering an Inpatient Registered Nurse position on their Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. This role involves completing patient assessments, addressing the holistic needs of patients and their families, and formulating and coordinating comprehensive plans of care. The nurse will provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, while evaluating the effectiveness of interventions and revising care plans as needed. Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, problem-solving with equipment, and participation in unit-based decision-making using evidence-based practice are key aspects. The position emphasizes active participation in team goals, quality, and safety programs, and ensuring a positive patient and family experience. The unit has received ANCC Magnet Recognition® and is a Designated Stroke Floor, requiring nurses to acquire ACLS certification and be proficient in administering specific cardiac drips.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
Basic Life Support Certification
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
ACLS certification (required for all nurses on this unit)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Responsibilities

Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
Addresses 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, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
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.
Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit.
Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Benefits

Hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates!
$41.41 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.