Cardiac Care Unit Nurse

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Care.com membership with discount

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Shared governance structure

Mentorship from nursing leaders

Community involvement via ERGs

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, PA is seeking a per diem Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care on the Cardiac Step Down unit. This role offers competitive market pay rates and a shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends, reflecting the high acuity of care and need for flexibility.

You will collaborate with a team of nursing leaders, participate in patient assessments, administering treatments and medications, and contribute to ongoing quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Cardiac step-down or similar high-acuity inpatient experience preferred.
• Per diem availability and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications per policy.
• Perform nursing assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team and discharge planning.
• Maintain patient safety and participate in quality improvement activities.

Skills

Cardiac nursing

Critical care

Inpatient care

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN market leading pay rates and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts! 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.

• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups

Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Hours: RotationCardiac Special Care (Cardiac Step down) experience required14 bed unit. High Acuity Cardiac Special Care adult unit, including titrating medication IVs, BiPap, CPAP, Hi flow O2, critical level of care - Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgical Intermediate Nursing Care.Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. 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.