RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

3d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an inpatient Registered Nurse for its Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The nurse promotes adaptive responses from patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, coordinates care and staff interactions, and helps ensure an excellent patient and family experience. The position offers a hiring incentive of up to $26,000 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. The unit serves patients with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions, with a focus on surgical orthopedic patients and total joint surgery. It has primarily private rooms, some semi-private rooms, an onsite physical and occupational therapy gym, and hospitalist services available 24/7. The hospital describes itself as a small community hospital focused on high reliability, exceptional care, collaborative teamwork, and community commitment, and holds ANCC Magnet Recognition. The role is based in a clinical environment and is scheduled for 36 hours per week. The stated hours are 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. The worker type is regular, and the position is non-exempt.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Experience may qualify candidates for an increased hiring rate; no specific experience requirement is stated.

Responsibilities

Complete 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 a plan of care in accordance with 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 the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members, proactively resolving issues and facilitating 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 programs and other activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting patient and family safety, satisfaction, and adaptive responses.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual described as quick.
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 discounted backup care through a free Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
Hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.