RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Teaching Telemetry Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote adaptive responses by patients and families, support safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. The role includes compassionate patient-nurse interactions and coordinating 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 develops and coordinates plans of care, including education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides direct care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policy and procedure, evaluates responses to interventions, and revises the plan of care as needed. The position also involves collaboration with physicians and other care team members, troubleshooting equipment, contributing to unit decisions about evidence-based practice, and participating in quality and safety activities and unit and organizational goals. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule is 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The position is regular and scheduled for 36 hours per week. Geisinger Wyoming Valley has received ANCC Magnet Recognition.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete patient assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, 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 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 an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting safety and patient and family satisfaction.

Benefits

Hiring incentive up to $26,000 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.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short-term 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 financial incentives.
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.