RN - Registered Nurse - Placement Services

Geisinger • Scranton, PA

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About The Position

Geisinger is proud to offer a $10k hiring incentive for eligible new hires in this role. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets and develop their practice to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. The Registered Nurse in Placement Services coordinates patient flow and inpatient capacity management in coordination with physicians and procedural units and inpatient nursing units. Ensures compliance with the directives, policies, applicable laws and regulations. This role is full-time, 36 hours weekly, 12 hours per shift, nights from 7 pm to 7 am. Shift differential applies to the night schedule. At least three (3) years of RN work experience is required. $10K Sign on bonus for eligible hires.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 1 year-Managerial/Supervisory (Preferred)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Nice To Haves

• Managerial/Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient flow and inpatient capacity management in coordination with physicians and procedural units and inpatient nursing units.
• Ensures compliance with directives, policies, applicable laws and regulations.
• Serves as a strong role model in professional practice.
• Supervises assigned personnel within Patient Placement.
• Assists with the orientation and integration of new employees.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient flow activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Accountable for placement of all patients for all inpatient units utilizing defined unit specific admission criteria.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members.
• Monitors occupancy trends and proactively plans for next day elective admissions.
• Carries out defined responsibilities in the disaster plan, cardiac arrest protocol, bomb threat, code orange and patient elopement procedures.
• Supports Team Leaders and nursing staff in the advancement of their management skills.
• Communicates pertinent information to administrator on call regarding capacity issues.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, 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)
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees