RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, maximize patient satisfaction, and support the best possible patient and family experience. The nurse provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and meets the qualifications required to care for patients in the assigned unit. The position is based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for days, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The schedule includes every other weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger Wyoming Valley holds ANCC Magnet Recognition. The posting offers an eligible-candidate hiring incentive of up to $26,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 with increased rates for experience, and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Hold a current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Hold Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrate clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organization, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments in accordance with scope of practice and unit standards.
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, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policy and procedure.
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, and 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 activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Promote adaptive responses of patients and families, coordinate patient care and staff interaction, and optimize patient and family interactions.

Benefits

Full 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 opportunities.
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, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive up to $26,000.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.