RN - Registered Nurse - Emergency Department

Geisinger•Bloomsburg, PA

9d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The RN assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, support patients and families, and maximize patient satisfaction. The role includes compassionate patient interactions, coordination of care and staff, and accountability for providing care appropriate to the assigned unit. The Emergency Department is a 12-bed unit with 10 rooms, including two semi-private rooms and one dedicated psychiatric room. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position is scheduled at 0.9 FTE for three 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend and three of six holidays per year required. Holiday assignments rotate annually. The posting advertises a full-time hiring incentive of up to $21,500 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 relocation assistance for eligible candidates. It also describes comprehensive benefits, professional growth opportunities, and mentorship from nursing leaders.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
Promote adaptive responses by patients and families to support high-quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
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, support for 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 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 and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participate in unit-based decisions regarding the use of 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 to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

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.
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off that accrues 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, including referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free 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.
Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.
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.
Hiring incentive of up to $21,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.