RN- Registered Nurse- Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Cardiac Stepdown Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promoting adaptive responses by patients and families, safe care, and patient satisfaction. The role includes compassionate patient interactions, coordination of care and staff, and responsibility for providing care appropriate to the assigned nursing unit. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the day shift, with hours of 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a hiring incentive of up to $23,500. The minimum hiring rate is $41.41, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills.
Communication and interpersonal communication skills.
Organizing skills.
Preceptor skills.
Teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

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 a plan of care in accordance with 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 policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members; 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 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 activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Optimize patient and family interactions to support the best possible care experience.