RN - Registered Nurse - 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, and maximize patient and family satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care and coordinates care and staff interactions within the assigned unit. The position includes completing assessments within the scope of practice and unit standards; addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinating plans of care, education, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure, evaluates the effectiveness of interventions, and revises the plan of care in response to patients’ needs. The nurse also collaborates with physicians and other team members, helps resolve care needs, troubleshoots equipment, participates in evidence-based and unit-based decision-making, and contributes to quality, safety, and organizational goals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position has a rotating shift and 36 scheduled hours per week. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates, 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.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, provide compassionate care, promote safety, and maximize patient and family satisfaction.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
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 plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, 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 response.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
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 and other activities that improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
Comply with organizational 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 with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off accrual 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 with referrals and access to 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 options.
Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Security measures including a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards/K9 program.