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

Geisinger•Lewistown, PA

3d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the 5 Advanced Acute Care Medical/Oncology Unit at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety and patient satisfaction, and support patients and families in achieving the highest level of care. The nurse provides compassionate care, coordinates care and staff interactions, and ensures a positive patient and family experience. The nurse completes assessments within the applicable 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 role provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies; evaluates interventions and revises plans based on patient response; collaborates with physicians and other team members to resolve patient needs; and supports evidence-based practice, unit goals, and quality and safety initiatives. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The nurse is accountable for job-specific obligations and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. Geisinger offers an eligible-candidate 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.
At least 1 year of nursing experience.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs and promote safety and satisfaction.
Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care, 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 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 about evidence-based practice.
Work as an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and activities that improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions and promote a positive patient and family experience.

Benefits

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 plan with accruable time.
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 with care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.