RN- Registered Nurse- NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Surgical Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an inpatient Registered Nurse for its Advanced Acute Care Medical Surgical Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote adaptive responses for patients and families, support safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. The role includes compassionate patient interactions, coordination of care and staff, and accountability for delivering the best possible patient and family experience. The nurse completes assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and develops and coordinates plans of care, including education and discharge planning, with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN provides direct care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policies and procedures, evaluates responses to interventions, and revises care plans as needed. The nurse also collaborates with physicians and other team members, resolves patient-care needs, supports evidence-based practice and unit decision-making, and participates in quality and safety activities and organizational goals. The unit has 36 private rooms and treats a diverse population of medical, surgical, and telemetry patients. It has patient dialysis and telemetry capability, with hospitalist services available 24/7 in addition to specialty services. The role is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. The position is based at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, a community hospital that has received ANCC Magnet Recognition.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
Skills in clinical care, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete patient 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, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and 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 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 and activities intended to improve quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions, promote safety, and optimize patient and family experience.

Benefits

Hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits 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 plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
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, free 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.
Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.