RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Hematology

Geisinger•Danville, PA

1d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time inpatient Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Hematology unit at Geisinger Medical Center. The role assesses, plans, coordinates, delivers, and evaluates nursing care to meet patient needs and support safety, satisfaction, and the best possible patient and family experience. The RN provides compassionate care, coordinates staff and interdisciplinary interactions, and addresses patients’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care. The position is on BP8, a 19-bed, all-private inpatient unit serving patients admitted to the Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Service. Nurses work closely with physicians, physician assistants, care management, nutrition, chaplains, and pharmacy. The unit’s nurses administer chemotherapy after meeting the experience requirement and completing the chemotherapy administration orientation process based on Oncology Nursing Society guidelines. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition. The schedule is 36 hours per week, nights from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., including every other weekend and every other holiday. Self-scheduling is offered. Geisinger advertises a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The position requires a nursing specialty training program, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. Candidates may work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Meet the qualifications to provide care for patients on the assigned nursing unit.
For chemotherapy administration: at least one year of nursing experience and successful completion of the chemotherapy administration orientation process.
Skills in clinical care, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

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 a plan of care, including patient and family education, 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 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 equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
Participate in unit-based decision-making about the use of evidence-based practice.
Work as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Administer chemotherapy on the unit after meeting the experience requirement and completing the chemotherapy administration orientation process.

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.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
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, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through a Care.com membership.
Employee Assistance Program with referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Mentorship and support from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7.
Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.