RN- Registered Nurse- Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The role promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports the highest level of patient care, promotes safety, and maximizes patient satisfaction. The nurse provides compassionate care, coordinates patient care and staff interactions, and ensures an excellent patient and family experience. The nurse must meet the qualifications to care for patients assigned to the nursing unit.

This position is in the Cardiac Stepdown Unit at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The scheduled hours are 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m., with every other weekend and holiday requirements. The role is accountable for satisfying job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley has received ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and quality patient care. Geisinger offers an eligible-candidate hiring incentive of up to $23,500. The minimum hiring rate is $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 specialty training program in nursing.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

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 a plan of care in accordance with 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 the plan of care based on patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members, and proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem-solve, 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 activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions and promote patient safety and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates.
• Minimum hiring rate of $41.41, with increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree