RN - Registered Nurse - NEW Advanced Acute Care Unit

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $40.55 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates! This position is for a New Advanced Acute Care unit with 32 private rooms. Candidates willing to learn, grow and build a very dynamic new nursing unit are encouraged to apply. The role involves the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. It requires directing and guiding patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel, providing direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, and completing assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. The nurse will address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family, and formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning. Evaluation of nursing interventions and revision of the plan of care based on patient response are key. Collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members is essential for proactively resolving and facilitating patient needs. The role also involves making assignments in collaboration with other team members, directing and altering assignments in response to changes in patient situations, and promoting teamwork by delegating tasks based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and patient needs. Problem-solving, troubleshooting, and taking corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment are also part of the role. Participation in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice, working toward team goals, and accountability for unit and system specific metrics are expected. Support and participation in initiatives that support the Magnet mission, and active participation in patient quality and safety education programs are also required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX

Nice To Haves

• Candidates willing to learn, grow and build a very dynamic new nursing unit

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
• Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree