RN - Registered Nurse - 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care in the 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs; promotes patient and family adaptation, safety, and satisfaction; and coordinates care and staff interactions. The position is accountable for providing compassionate care and meeting the qualifications required for the assigned unit. The RN completes assessments within the scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and develops and coordinates plans of care, education, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The RN provides treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure, evaluates patient responses, and revises care plans as needed. The role also involves collaborating with physicians and other team members, resolving patient-care needs, troubleshooting equipment, contributing to evidence-based unit decisions, and participating in quality and safety efforts. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is regular, with 36 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift. Geisinger offers eligible candidates an inpatient RN hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 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.
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 of patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
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 plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
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 decisions regarding evidence-based practice.
Work as an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

Full 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 accrual plan.
Tuition reimbursement 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 with 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.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, nursing leadership support, and mentorship.
Employee referral incentive program.
Temporary Practice Permit option while preparing to take NCLEX.