RN- Registered Nurse- ICU

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the ICU at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, support patient and family adaptation, and optimize the patient and family experience. The role includes compassionate patient interactions and coordination of patient care and staff. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment, and the nurse must meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit and comply with organizational policies and procedures. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, with hours of 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 with increased rates for experienced individuals, and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Relevant nursing experience; increased rates are offered for experienced individuals.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments according to 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, attention to family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration 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 the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and 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 programs and other efforts to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting safety and patient and family satisfaction.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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 designed to allow 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 a free Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
Wellbeing resources, education, and support through Geisinger’s Center for Wellbeing.
Hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.