RN- Registered Nurse- Critical Response

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•$41•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $41.41 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! Job Duties: Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at [email protected]. Job Description: Completes assessments as established by unit standards and addresses physical, social, cultural, spiritual and psychological needs of patient and family. Formulates and documents plan of care as established in unit standards. Includes health teaching, family needs and discharge planning. Administers medications and treatments according to procedure. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions or lack of progress. Coordinates and provides patient care, discharge planning and patientand family education. Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment. Meets and follows the divisional and organizational established Service Standards and adheres to the Code of Conduct. Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events. Participates in problem solving when appropriate. Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program. Responds to all Adult Rapid Responses and Adult Codes throughout medical center. Assists in initial resuscitation and implementation of bundle guidelines in accordance with best practice. Assists in the determination and transportation of the patient to the appropriate level of care. Completes documentation of events during Rapid Response calls in the medical record. Maintains and updates Rapid Response Database. Performs proactive rounding in patient care areas other than intensive care in order to identify changes in patients 'conditions and effect early intervention in collaboration with outreach team or nocturnist. Participates and lead Sepsis Education in non-Intensive Care Unit areas. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff to maximize patient outcome. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specified age ranged of their assigned nursing unit. Position Details: Hours include: 7p-7:30a; weekend and holiday requirements. Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

Requirements

2 YOE
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Organizing
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Completes assessments as established by unit standards and addresses physical, social, cultural, spiritual and psychological needs of patient and family.
Formulates and documents plan of care as established in unit standards. Includes health teaching, family needs and discharge planning.
Administers medications and treatments according to procedure.
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions or lack of progress.
Coordinates and provides patient care, discharge planning and patientand family education.
Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in care and handling of equipment.
Meets and follows the divisional and organizational established Service Standards and adheres to the Code of Conduct.
Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
Participates in problem solving when appropriate.
Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program.
Responds to all Adult Rapid Responses and Adult Codes throughout medical center.
Assists in initial resuscitation and implementation of bundle guidelines in accordance with best practice.
Assists in the determination and transportation of the patient to the appropriate level of care.
Completes documentation of events during Rapid Response calls in the medical record.
Maintains and updates Rapid Response Database.
Performs proactive rounding in patient care areas other than intensive care in order to identify changes in patients 'conditions and effect early intervention in collaboration with outreach team or nocturnist.
Participates and lead Sepsis Education in non-Intensive Care Unit areas.
Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient.
Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff to maximize patient outcome.
Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specified age ranged of their assigned nursing unit.

Benefits

Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance