RN- Registered Nurse- PACU

Geisinger•Danville, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) at Geisinger Medical Center. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on rotating shifts and includes some weekend and holiday shifts. Eligible candidates may receive a $21,500 hiring incentive and up to $7,500 in relocation assistance. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. The Registered Nurse assesses patients and addresses their physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout care. The nurse coordinates and provides individualized plans of care, delivers direct nursing care, evaluates interventions, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The position also participates in unit decision-making, quality and safety activities, and efforts to meet unit and organizational goals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Ability to work 36 hours weekly on rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments in accordance with scope of practice and unit standards.
Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care according to unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning in coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of evidence-based practice.
Work as an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off with an accrual plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
Shared governance structure, growth and advancement opportunities, and nursing leadership support and mentorship.
Employee Resource Groups and an employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive for eligible candidates.
Relocation assistance for eligible individuals.
Shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.