RN- Registered Nurse- ED
About The Position
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The role promotes adaptive responses of patients and families, supports the highest level of patient care, promotes safety, and seeks to maximize patient satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and ensures a positive patient and family experience. This position is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and is scheduled for night hours, 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.
Requirements
- Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
- At least 2 years of clinical experience.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
- Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Responsibilities
- Complete assessments in accordance with 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 in accordance with unit standards, including patient and family education, 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 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 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 be 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.
Benefits
- Hiring incentive up to $23,500 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.
- Generous paid time off 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, and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program, including 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.
- Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
