RN- Registered Nurse- ED

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The role promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports safe and satisfying care, and provides compassionate patient-nurse interactions. The nurse coordinates patient care and staff interactions and must meet the qualifications to care for patients in the assigned nursing unit. The nurse completes assessments within the scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinates plans of care, education, family needs, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The role provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and evaluates and revises interventions based on patient response. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members, resolves patient-care needs, participates in evidence-based unit decisions, and contributes to quality, safety, and organizational goals. This position is at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role is regular, non-exempt, and scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
At least 2 years of clinical experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, 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 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, addressing family needs, 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 responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to 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 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 intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting safety and patient and family satisfaction.

Benefits

Hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Starting rate of $41.41, with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
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 options.
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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
Healthcare benefits are offered to full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.