RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is offering a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible Inpatient RN candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 and increased rates for experienced individuals, plus up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promoting adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and satisfaction. This role involves compassionate patient-nurse interactions and coordination of patient care and staff. The position is for the Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB), which features all private rooms and a patient population typically consisting of a broad range of acute to complex medical conditions with remote telemetry capabilities. Hospitalist services are available 24/7. Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment, and has received ANCC Magnet Recognition® for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
• Clinical Skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal Communication skills
• Organizing skills
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork skills

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Responsibilities

• Complete patient assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based upon patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and act to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice.
• Actively participate as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and be accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Actively participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and interaction of staff.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit.
• Ensure 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
• 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)
• Health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability coverage
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• 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 assistance
• Family-friendly support including fertility assistance
• Parental leave pay
• Military leave pay
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access free legal guidance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Mental health visits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Work-life support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Digital self-help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident insurance
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness insurance
• Voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection
• Voluntary benefits including universal life insurance
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance
• Voluntary benefits including legal insurance
• Healthcare benefits for domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees