RN - Clinic Registered Nurse - Ophthalmology

Geisinger; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Multiple medical plan options

FSA/HSA options

Company-paid life and disability

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Family-friendly leave and support

Job summary

Geisinger in Pittston, PA is seeking a Registered Clinic Nurse to join a collaborative care team. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, daytime shifts, with at least two years of RN experience preferred.

This is a union position and includes comprehensive benefits and ongoing student support. The Clinic Nurse provides primary nursing care, educates patients, and supports physicians in diagnosis and treatment while maintaining adherence to care plans.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Promotes understanding of the condition and adheres to the treatment plan.
• Assists other team members on the unit.
• Oversees clinic flow and triages patient calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plans.
• Obtains and documents medical history, vital signs, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Monitors equipment and administers medications as directed.

Skills

RN experience

Patient education

Teamwork

Clinic operations

Job description

The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic.

• This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, days.
• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is preferred.
• This is a union position.

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) anda 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

The Clinic RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit.

Job Duties:

• Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.
• Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
• Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
• Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications.
• Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation.

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.