RN - Registered Nurse - 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care in the Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, and maximize patient and family satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care and coordinates patient care and staff interactions, meeting the qualifications required for the assigned unit. Responsibilities include completing assessments within scope of practice and unit standards; addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinating and delivering the plan of care, education, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure, evaluates responses to interventions, and revises the plan of care as needed. The role also involves collaborating with physicians and other team members, troubleshooting equipment, participating in unit decision-making and evidence-based practice, and contributing to quality, safety, and organizational goals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position has a rotating shift and 36 scheduled hours per week. Geisinger offers eligible candidates an inpatient RN hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Nurses may work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organization, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction; provide compassionate care.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policies and procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise care plans based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
Work as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Comply with organization policies and procedures and satisfy job-specific obligations.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off accrual plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
Wellness program with financial incentives.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care membership.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals and access to legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance options.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, mentorship, and support from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.