RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit
About The Position
Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient Registered Nurse for its Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit at Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs and promote safety, patient satisfaction, and the best possible patient and family experience. The nurse provides compassionate care and supports patients and families across physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care. The nurse works with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, provide patient and family education, plan for discharge, and respond to patient needs. The unit cares for patients with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions, with a specialty in surgical orthopedics and total joint surgery. It includes private and semi-private rooms, an onsite physical and occupational therapy gym, and dialysis and telemetry capabilities. Hospitalist and specialty services are available 24/7. The work is typically performed in a clinical environment. This regular position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights, generally 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every-other-weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $26,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 with higher 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.
- Current Licensed Registered Nurse credential for Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients in the assigned nursing unit.
- Every-other-weekend and holiday availability.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
- Experience as an RN; increased hiring rates are offered for experienced individuals.
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 a plan of care in accordance with unit standards, including 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 the plan of care based on patient response.
- 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 decision-making 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 programs and other quality- and safety-improvement activities.
- Promote adaptive responses by patients and families, coordinate patient care and staff interactions, and optimize the patient and family experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 with employer contribution.
- Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
- Paid time off accrual plan.
- 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, and military leave pay.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
- Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
- Voluntary benefits including 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
