RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Hematology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Medical Center is hiring a full-time inpatient Registered Nurse for its 19-bed, all-private BP8 unit, which cares for patients admitted to the Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Service. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing care to meet patient needs, promote safety, support patient and family adaptation, and provide an excellent patient and family experience. The role provides direct care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and collaborates with physicians and other interdisciplinary team members throughout the continuum of care. Nurses administer chemotherapy only after meeting the experience requirement and completing the chemotherapy administration orientation process. The schedule is 36 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., including every other weekend and every other holiday. Self-scheduling is available to support flexibility. The unit works closely with physicians, physician assistants, care management, nutrition, chaplains, and pharmacy. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition. The role offers a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with higher rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate from a Nursing Specialty Training Program.
Basic Life Support Certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients on the assigned nursing unit.
For chemotherapy administration, have at least one year of nursing experience and successfully complete the chemotherapy administration orientation process.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses of patients and families, support safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
Provide compassionate care and optimize interactions to support the patient and family experience.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
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, 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 nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other 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 about evidence-based practice.
Work toward unit and organizational team goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities that improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Administer chemotherapy after meeting the unit’s experience requirement and completing the chemotherapy administration orientation process.

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.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with rapid 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 care referrals, 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 NCLEX.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Flexible self-scheduling.
Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.