RN-Experienced Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Units (Danville)

Geisinger • Danville, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for its Advanced Acute Care inpatient units at Geisinger Medical Center. Nurses assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing care to meet patient needs, promote safety and satisfaction, and support patients and families in achieving the highest possible level of care. The role includes compassionate patient interactions, coordination of care and staff, and accountability for unit and organization goals and standards.

Positions may be available across Advanced Acute Care units focused on medical care, transitions, neurosciences, transplant, trauma, surgery, hematology, orthopaedics, and cardiovascular care. The schedule may vary according to unit needs and may include days, evenings, nights, or rotational shifts. Available schedules include 0.9 FTE (36 hours) or 1.0 FTE (40 hours) per week.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Geisinger Medical Center is a 475-bed tertiary/quaternary care teaching hospital and Magnet-recognized organization with specialized medical and surgical services, including neurosciences, cardiovascular services, transplantation, oncology, and orthopaedics. The position requires compliance with organization policies and job-specific obligations, as well as any essential competencies identified through department-specific orientation.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience as an inpatient Registered Nurse.
• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete patient 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 care plans 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 care plans based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members, proactively resolving and facilitating patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
• Participate in unit-based decisions concerning 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 activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Promote patient and family satisfaction, safety, and adaptive responses through compassionate care and effective coordination.

Benefits

• Up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates.
• Minimum hiring rate of $41.00, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and domestic partner coverage.
• Collaborative, cooperative, and collegial work atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed