RN- Registered Nurse- Perioperative Unit

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Perioperative Unit assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The nurse promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and works to deliver the best possible patient and family experience. The role is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and includes evening hours, on-call requirements, and every-other-weekend and holiday coverage. The nurse provides care within the scope of practice and unit standards, addressing patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care. The nurse develops and coordinates plans of care, provides education and direct patient care, evaluates responses to interventions, collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, contributes to evidence-based practice and quality and safety activities, and complies with organizational policies and procedures. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred. Geisinger advertises an eligible-candidate hiring incentive of up to $26,000, a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 with 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.
Hold Basic Life Support certification.
Hold a Licensed Registered Nurse credential in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
Demonstrate clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.
Work evening hours, with on-call requirements and every-other-weekend and holiday coverage.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

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 plans of care, including patient and family education, attention to family needs, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with 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 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 activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting patient and family safety, satisfaction, and a positive care experience.
Meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning 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 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.
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 childcare, eldercare, and pet-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.
Hiring incentive of up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.