RN - Registered Nurse - NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit

Geisinger • Danville, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time inpatient Registered Nurse for its newly renovated, 20-bed Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The unit cares for a diverse adult patient population in private rooms equipped with current technology. Nurses are supported by an engaged leadership team and embedded interdisciplinary services, within a culture focused on safety, evidence-based practice, Just Culture, and collaboration.

The RN assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates nursing care to address patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs. The role includes direct patient care, care coordination, patient and family education, discharge planning, and collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members. Nurses contribute to unit and organizational quality and safety work and may pursue professional growth through shared governance, education, and leadership development opportunities.

The schedule is 36 hours per week on the day shift, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including every other weekend and every other holiday. Self-scheduling is available. Geisinger offers a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses by patients and families to support high-quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
• Provide compassionate care and optimize interactions to support the patient and family experience.
• 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 plans of care, including patient and family education, consideration of family needs, and discharge planning.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluate nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
• Participate in unit decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
• Contribute as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for applicable metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education and other improvement activities.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning 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.
• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure and professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed