Inpatient RN: Patient-Centered Care + $26k Sign-On

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Multiple medical plans

FSA/HSA with employer contribution

Life insurance & disability

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family-friendly leave

EAP services

Voluntary benefits package

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to join our team. Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive up to $26,000 and a minimum starting rate of $41.41 per hour, with additional shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

This role emphasizes high-quality patient care within a supportive, Magnet-recognized system. Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing is required, with a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred; full benefits

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• 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 acts 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.
• The Registered Nurse 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.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit.
• Every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Skills

RN Licensure

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Job description

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to join our team. Eligible candidates may receive a hiring incentive up to $26,000 and a minimum starting rate of $41.41 per hour, with additional shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

This role emphasizes high-quality patient care within a supportive, Magnet-recognized system. Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing is required, with a Bachelor's in Nursing preferred; full benefits