RN- Registered Nurse- ED

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Department at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, and maximize patient and family satisfaction. The role provides compassionate care and coordinates patient care and staff interactions. The nurse completes assessments within the scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinates plans of care, education, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The position provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, evaluates interventions, and adjusts care based on patient response. It also collaborates with physicians and other team members, contributes to evidence-based practice and unit decision-making, and participates in quality and safety initiatives and unit and organizational goals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule includes 11:00 a.m.–11:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger Wyoming Valley has received ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments in accordance with 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 plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, in collaboration 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 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 improvement activities.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

Hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Evening, night, and weekend shift differentials of up to $7.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
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 of 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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.