RN - Registered Nurse, Experienced and Graduate Nurses (Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes Barre, Wilkes-Barre)

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring graduate and experienced Registered Nurses for inpatient nursing units at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and Geisinger South Wilkes Barre in Wilkes-Barre. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The nurse promotes adaptive responses for patients and families, provides compassionate care, coordinates care and staff interactions, and works to deliver a safe, satisfying patient and family experience. Nurses may be hired into available units such as Advanced Acute Care, Cardiovascular/Stroke, Cardiac Special Care, Electrophysiology, Emergency Department, Float Pool, Intensive Care, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Observation, Oncology, Operating Room, Orthopedic/Trauma/Surgical, Pediatrics, Perioperative, Progressive Care, or Vascular Access. Unit placement and schedules depend on availability and unit needs. The position is typically performed in a clinical environment. Graduate nurses with less than one year of acute care experience are automatically offered a 12-month Nurse Residency Program, which supports the development of critical thinking, leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role skills through education, professional development meetings, peer support, a dedicated preceptor, and a mentor. The posting offers eligible graduate nurses up to a $21,000 hiring incentive and eligible experienced nurses up to $26,000, with a minimum hiring rate of $41.41, increased rates for experienced nurses, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Less than one year of acute care experience qualifies graduate nurses for the Nurse Residency Program.

Responsibilities

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 a plan 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 policy and procedure.
Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment issues and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making about 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 and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Comply with job-specific obligations and 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.
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, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with 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.
Nurse Residency Program for eligible graduate nurses.
Hiring incentives for eligible graduate and experienced nurses.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.