RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital. The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week and is hired at .9 FTE, with three 12-hour shifts. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs and support patient safety, satisfaction, and the best possible patient and family experience. The Emergency Department is a 12-bed unit with 10 rooms, including two semi-private rooms and one dedicated psychiatric room. The nurse provides compassionate direct patient care and coordinates care with patients, families, physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members. Responsibilities include assessing and addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; developing and implementing plans of care; providing education and discharge planning; administering treatments and medications; and evaluating and revising care based on patient responses. The nurse also participates in evidence-based practice, unit decision-making, quality and safety activities, and organizational goals. The role requires a graduate of a nursing specialty training program, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a hiring incentive of up to $21,500, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with higher rates for experienced nurses, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The position includes benefits and professional growth opportunities.

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.
Work three 12-hour shifts and every other weekend.
Work three of the six annual holidays; holidays rotate annually.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families to support patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
Provide compassionate care and optimize interactions with patients and families.
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, attention to family needs, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate 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.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making 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 improvement activities.

Benefits

Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive of up to $21,500.
Minimum hiring rate of $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance 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.
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 through a Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, 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.
Temporary Practice Permit option until taking the NCLEX.
Shared governance structure for nurses.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and an employee referral incentive program.