RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The role promotes adaptive responses in patients and families, supports safe and satisfying care, and coordinates care with staff and the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides compassionate, patient-centered care and is accountable for obligations specific to the job and for following organizational policies and procedures. The role is in a clinical environment and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on day shift, with hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. The posting offers eligible candidates a hiring incentive of up to $26,000 and a minimum hiring rate of $41.41, with increased rates for experience and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

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, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
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.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of evidence-based practice.
Contribute 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 activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions, promote safety, and optimize patient and family experiences.

Benefits

Hiring incentive of up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
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 with accrual.
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, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
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 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.