RN - Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Geisinger•Lewisburg, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in hematology/oncology at the Geisinger Cancer Center, supporting both the Lewisburg and Selinsgrove Cancer Centers. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs; promotes adaptive responses by patients and families; and provides compassionate care that promotes safety and patient satisfaction. The nurse coordinates patient care and staff interactions and is accountable for optimizing the patient and family experience. The position is full-time, scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shifts. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The nurse provides care in accordance with scope of practice, unit standards, policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory guidelines, and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. The role also participates in evidence-based practice, unit decision-making, and quality and safety activities. Required qualifications include graduation from a nursing specialty training program, at least two years of nursing experience, Basic Life Support certification, and an active Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
At least 2 years of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
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, with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens and complete associated paperwork.
Access implanted venous access devices for laboratory work and infusions.
Insert, monitor, regulate, and discontinue IVs as required by the provider.
Administer and dispose of chemotherapy in accordance with regulatory guidelines and document chemotherapy administration.
Administer and follow related research protocols.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
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 regarding evidence-based practice.
Work as an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Promote patient and family adaptation, safety, satisfaction, and a positive care experience.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance, including three medical plan choices and expanded network options.
Pre-tax savings plans, including FSA and HSA.
Company-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Generous paid time off that accrues quickly.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with mental health support, legal guidance, and childcare and eldercare referrals.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.
Healthcare benefits begin on day one for full-time and part-time positions.