RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger•Danville, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time inpatient Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Medical unit, GP3, at Geisinger Medical Center. GP3 is a 19-bed unit caring for medical patients, some of whom also undergo surgical and other procedures. Patients have a wide variety of illnesses and may require care involving drains, tubes, tracheostomies, and noninvasive respiratory devices such as BiPAP, HFNC, and CPAP. The schedule is 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week), straight nights, with every-other-weekend and every-other-holiday rotations. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing care to meet patients’ needs and promote safety, satisfaction, and the best possible patient and family experience. The nurse provides compassionate direct care, coordinates care with staff and the interdisciplinary team, and addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care. The role includes patient and family education, discharge planning, administering treatments and medications, and conducting diagnostic studies in accordance with policies and procedures. The RN evaluates patient responses and adjusts the plan of care, collaborates proactively with physicians and other team members, participates in evidence-based practice and quality and safety initiatives, and contributes to unit and organizational goals and metrics. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Geisinger offers an eligible-candidate hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experience, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The position requires a Pennsylvania RN license and Basic Life Support certification. A temporary practice permit may be used until the candidate takes the NCLEX.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, teamwork, and preceptor skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Prior experience, which may qualify for increased pay rates.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction; provide compassionate care.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions, and collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members.
Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide the plan of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning.
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.
Problem-solve and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participate in unit-based decisions about evidence-based practice and work toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

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.
Healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off with a plan that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through Care.com.
Employee Assistance Program, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.
Hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, shared governance, and nursing leadership support and mentorship.