RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (ED)

Geisinger • Danville, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department at Geisinger Medical Center. This position offers a hiring incentive of up to $21,500 for eligible candidates, with a minimum starting rate of $41.50 per hour, plus shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends. Relocation assistance is also available for eligible candidates. The Emergency Department is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment within a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, and the nation's first comprehensive heart attack center. The department features 44 beds, including trauma bays, a pediatric zone, and rapid evaluation rooms, with most beds equipped with monitors. The role involves working within a team nursing concept and collaborating with various service lines. Ideal candidates are team-oriented, possess a positive attitude, and can adapt quickly to change. Geisinger Medical Center holds ANCC Magnet Recognition®.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Nice To Haves

• Works well in a team environment
• Has a positive attitude
• Can adjust quickly to changes in plan

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve optimal patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinates patient care and the interaction of staff.
• Meets qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
• Ensures the best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
• 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 a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises the plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members 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 unit and organizational goals 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.
• Satisfies all job-specific obligations and complies with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed