RN - Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides inpatient care in the Progressive Care Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. In accordance with State Board of Nursing standards, the nurse delivers patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role includes direct care such as treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, as well as patient and family education and coordination of discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse evaluates interventions and adjusts the plan of care based on patient response, collaborates with physicians and other team members, and supports unit and organizational quality, safety, and evidence-based practice initiatives. This is a full-time night-shift role, scheduled 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday. The job is typically performed in a clinical environment. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $23,500 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $40.55 with increased rates for experienced individuals, 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.

Responsibilities

Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Provide treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policy and procedure.
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, family needs, and discharge planning.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient response.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Make and adjust assignments with team members in response to patient situations.
Delegate tasks based on team members’ skills, expertise, availability, patient acuity, and patient needs.
Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decisions about evidence-based practice.
Work toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Support initiatives aligned with the Magnet mission.
Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other improvement activities.

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 plan with 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, and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including 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.
Hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, nursing leadership support, mentorship, and Employee Resource Groups.