RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger • Danville, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for BP7, an advanced acute care unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The unit cares for medical patients with a broad range of diagnoses, including patients undergoing surgical and other procedures, offering broad clinical experience. The schedule is .9 FTE (36 hours per week), straight nights, with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotation.

The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing care to meet patient needs, promote safety, and support patient and family satisfaction. The role includes compassionate direct care, coordination with staff and interdisciplinary team members, patient and family education, and participation in quality, safety, and evidence-based practice activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Geisinger offers eligible candidates a hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The organization offers benefits and professional growth opportunities and is an ANCC Magnet-recognized health care organization.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, support safety, and maximize patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Complete assessments in accordance with 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 the plan of care, 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 policy and procedure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise care plans based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• 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 programs and other departmental and organizational improvement activities.
• Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients on the assigned nursing unit.
• Comply with organization policies and procedures and fulfill job-specific obligations.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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; 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.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure.
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Hiring incentive up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed