RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Medical team. The position offers a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and $7,500 in relocation funds for eligible individuals. The nurse completes assessments within scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinates and provides care throughout hospitalization, including education and discharge planning. The role provides direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies; evaluates and revises care plans based on patient responses; collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary colleagues; and helps resolve patient needs. The nurse also troubleshoots equipment, participates in evidence-based unit decision-making, works toward team and organizational goals, and contributes to quality and safety activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is 36 hours per week, consisting of three 12-hour straight-night shifts, every other weekend, and rotating holidays. Required education is graduation from a nursing specialty training program. Required credentials include Basic Life Support certification and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Skills in clinical practice, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

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, including patient and family education, attention to family needs, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policies and procedures.
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.
Problem-solve, 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 remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Comply with job-specific obligations and organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits beginning 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.
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, military leave pay, and a 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 options.
Nursing shared governance, professional growth and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation funds of $7,500 for eligible individuals.