RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Recovery

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of patients. Provides clinical support to patients including, but not limited to pre and post catheterization, electrophysiology procedure, transesophageal echocardiogram, cardiology observation, hospital transfers, and antiarrhythmic medication administration. This role is 40 hours weekly; night shift with a combination of 8- and 12 -hour shifts from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m., and every other Saturday from 7a-11a. A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required; previous telemetry experience is strongly preferred. Benefits at Geisinger: We offer a 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

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
Communication
Computer Literacy
Healthcare Regulatory Environment
HR Policies, Standards And Procedures
Office Politics And Confidentiality
Teamwork
Working Independently

Nice To Haves

previous telemetry experience is strongly preferred

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.
Documents all assessment and care provided in electronic medical record.
Formulates coordinates, and provides care as established in unit standards including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of interdisciplinary team.
Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
Prepares patients for procedures, which includes but is not limited to, initial patient assessment, procedure site prep, insertion of intravenous lines, and patient education.
Provide post-procedural care, which includes but is not limited to, patient assessment, monitoring of vital signs and procedural site, patient education, and ensuring that discharge criteria has been met and communicated to advanced practitioner and physician.
Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
Delegates on the basis of skill, expertise, and time availability of the team member, acuity, and needs of the patient.
Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
Provides input to the manager for performance appraisal in area of goal development and peer performance.
Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
Precepts new staff as required.
Performs appropriate billing for services rendered or equipment used as related to Cardiac Recovery Suite.
Provides support to clinical trials and research projects.
Monitors conscious sedation patients until recovery is complete.
Assists in the development of educational programs and procedures.
Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

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
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
healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners