RN - Registered Nurse - Perioperative - Part-Time

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

8d•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.

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
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Previous Telemetry and/or PCU, ICU experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receives status report on patient from appropriate personnel.
Receives and identifies patient.
Performs initial nursing assessment and scoring of patient.
Performs ongoing assessment and reports and records manifestation of patient's condition.
Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes.
Observes monitoring devices and reports changes.
Reviews medical record for postoperative orders and institutes appropriate treatments.
Administers medications according to physician orders.
Performs discharge scoring and prepares patient for discharge in according with discharge criteria.
Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents on nursing record.
Assists the patient with nourishment.
Involves ancillary support services as indicated.
Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate his and her progress and provide follow-up referral as necessary.
Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
Communicates with family as needed to allay patient and family concerns.
Continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through participating in meetings, committee memberships and the pursuit of continuing education.
Orders supplies as needed.
Maintain compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medical and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
Assists with orientation, in-service programs and the supervising of students.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, 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