Clinical Team Coordinator Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Wellness program incentives

Job summary

Geisinger in Scranton, Lackawanna County, is hiring a Registered Nurse to supervise nursing care and ensure high-quality patient care. This role involves patient interaction, staff supervision, and participation in policy formulation. You will work in a clinical environment from 7pm to 7:30am, with rotations on weekends and holidays. The position requires a nursing degree and skills in supervision, communication, and organization. Full benefits are provided, starting from day one.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a valid license.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise healthcare delivery.
• Experience in a clinical environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises delivery of nursing care.
• Provides direct patient care and supervises staff.
• Participates in formulating nursing policies and goals.

Skills

Supervision skills

Patient care expertise

Communication abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Tools

Healthcare management systems

Job description

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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) 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
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• 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

Job Description

Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit. Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements, on the unit level, that facilitate the delivery of high quality, safe and cost‑effective patient care. Responsible for ensuring that the highest level of care is provided, optimizing all customer interactions, to maximize patient satisfaction.

• Provides direct patient care along with providing direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
• Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, scheduling 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
• Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
• Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
• Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
• Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
• Assists Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
• Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence‑based practices and research activities.
• Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
• Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
• Assures effective, efficient and cost‑effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
• Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
• Assists the operations manager in making patient focused service round on assigned unit.
• Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
• Assures proper documentation and follow‑through.

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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Hours: 7pm - 730am; up to every other weekend and holiday rotation.