RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular

Geisinger•Danville, PA

2d•$86,320•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The unit is a 30-bed, private-room service caring for cardiology, vascular, thoracic, and medical-surgical patients, including patients with cardiac diagnoses, heart failure, and those recovering from cardiac catheterization or other cardiac procedures. Care may include bedside cardioversions and chest-tube insertion with conscious sedation, BiPAP, high-flow oxygen, ultrafiltration, and cardiac infusions such as Milrinone, Amiodarone, Dopamine, Cardizem, and Dobutamine. The unit does not currently administer titratable drips. The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, coordinates, provides, and evaluates patient care in collaboration with patients, families, physicians, and an interdisciplinary team. The nurse supports patient safety, satisfaction, education, and discharge planning, and contributes to unit and organizational quality goals. The role requires sound clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting, including the ability to respond calmly to stressful or emergent situations, make timely decisions, and work both independently and as part of a team. The regular schedule is 36 hours per week on a rotating shift, including every other weekend and every other holiday. Self-scheduling is available to support flexibility. Geisinger offers eligible candidates a hiring incentive of up to $24,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experience, shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The role is based in a clinical environment. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and patient-care quality.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania; the posting notes that candidates may work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
Critical-thinking skills and the ability to make quick decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to identify patient needs and remain calm during stressful or emergent situations.
Ability to work effectively as a team member and independently.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Availability for a rotating schedule of 36 hours per week, including every other weekend and every other holiday.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, support safety, and maximize patient satisfaction through compassionate care.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
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 deliver plans of care in accordance with unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning 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 plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decisions about the use of evidence-based practice.
Work toward unit and organizational team goals and be accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Educate patients about chronic conditions and help prepare them to manage their health after discharge.

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.
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 plan with accrual that allows employees to accrue time quickly.
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 free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; 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.
Hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Self-scheduling to support a flexible schedule.