RN - Registered Nurse - ED

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department at Geisinger Community Medical Center. The ED is a 60-bed department with two trauma rooms, three triage rooms, and an in-department behavioral health area. It is a Level II trauma center and also serves as a STEMI, stroke, mom/baby, and Heart Attack Center. The department has a large behavioral health population and uses a team-based approach, with a charge nurse on duty 24/7, UDCs, technicians, providers, and a pharmacist available around the clock. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week, with day hours of 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and every other weekend and holiday. In accordance with State Board of Nursing standards, the RN delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides direct care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and addresses the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families. The RN coordinates care and education with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team; evaluates interventions and adjusts plans of care; collaborates with physicians and other team members; and delegates and revises assignments based on patient needs and team capabilities. The RN also supports evidence-based practice, unit and organizational goals, Magnet initiatives, and quality and safety activities. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $40.55 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. A Temporary Practice Permit may be used until the candidate takes the NCLEX.

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.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Complete assessments according to 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 the plan of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Make and adjust assignments with other team members in response to changes in patient situations.
Delegate tasks based on team members’ skills, expertise, availability, patient acuity, and patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and take corrective measures in equipment care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decisions about evidence-based practice and work toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Support Magnet initiatives and participate in patient quality and safety education and improvement activities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
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.
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, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with 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.
Hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.