RN- Registered Nurse- PACU

Geisinger•Danville, PA

5d•$42•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. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position provides direct nursing care, coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, and contributes to unit and organizational quality, safety, and evidence-based practice efforts. The position offers a $21,500 hiring incentive and 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. Eligible individuals may receive $7,500 in relocation assistance. Geisinger Medical Center holds ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and quality patient care. The organization describes its purpose and values as caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities, with an emphasis on kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
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 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 plans of care according to unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration 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 plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to 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 about 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 that improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 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.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual described as generous.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program offering referrals for care services, 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.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates.
Relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible individuals.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.