RN- Registered Nurse- Henry Cancer Center- Oncology Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The nurse promotes adaptive responses of patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and works to ensure an excellent patient and family experience. This role is in the Henry Cancer Center Oncology Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with hours of 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger states that eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive of up to $26,000. The minimum hiring rate is $41.41, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program (required).
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
Work 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; every other weekend and holiday requirements apply.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).

Responsibilities

Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care according to unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, 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 the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members, and 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 use of 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 programs and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions, promote patient safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax 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 plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
Hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.