RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger•Jersey Shore, PA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient nursing care in the Advanced Acute Care Medical unit at Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs and promote safety, adaptive responses, and patient and family satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care and coordinates patient care and staff interactions. The position includes completing assessments and addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care. The nurse develops and coordinates plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Direct care includes treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, with evaluation and revision of interventions based on patient response. The nurse collaborates with physicians and other team members, troubleshoots equipment issues, contributes to unit-based decisions about evidence-based practice, and participates in quality and safety activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is a regular role with a rotating shift and 36 scheduled weekly hours. Geisinger advertises an eligible-candidate hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50, 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.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
Coordinate patient care and interactions among staff.
Complete assessments according to 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 education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policies and procedures.
Evaluate nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making 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 other improvement activities.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

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
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive
Adoption and fertility assistance
Parental leave pay
Military leave pay
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support services
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance
Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking NCLEX
Shared governance structure for nurses
Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders
Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards/K9 program