RN- Registered Nurse- ED

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The RN promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and helps ensure a positive patient and family experience. The position is based in a clinical environment at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, a community hospital recognized with ANCC Magnet status and focused on high reliability, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment. The role is scheduled for 36 hours per week on an evening schedule, with hours including 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m. Every other weekend and holiday work is required. The hiring incentive is up to $23,500 for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.41, 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.
Current Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
Skills in clinical practice, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care according to unit standards, 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, according to policies and procedures.
Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members, proactively resolving and facilitating patient needs.
Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participate in unit-based decision-making about the use of evidence-based practice.
Work as an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions and promote safe, compassionate care and patient and family satisfaction.

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.
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 accrual options.
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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.