RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

2d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Advanced Acute Care Medical team. The position offers a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and $7,500 in relocation funds for eligible individuals. The nurse provides care in a clinical environment, completing assessments and addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the care continuum. The role includes developing and coordinating plans of care, delivering direct patient care, evaluating interventions, collaborating with interdisciplinary colleagues, supporting evidence-based practice, and contributing to quality and safety efforts. The schedule is 36 hours per week across three 12-hour shifts, on a straight night shift schedule. The role includes every other weekend and rotating holidays. The position requires graduation from a specialty nursing training program, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Work 36 hours per week in three 12-hour shifts, on a straight night shift schedule, including every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments according to 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 plans of care according to 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 policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively 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 utilization 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 designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

Health, 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 rapid accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement 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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; 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.
Shared governance structure for nurses.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
Employee referral incentive program.
Security investments including camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and a campus security guards/K9 program.