Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates! The minimum hiring rate is $41.41, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley and ANCC Magnet Recognition
Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Benefits
- Full benefits (medical, 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, and 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
Job Description
- 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, schedules 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.
- Actively supports 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 rounds on assigned unit.
- Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
- Ensures proper documentation and follow‑through.
- Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit.
- Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements on the unit level to facilitate 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.
Position Details
Hours: 40, nights. Will flex to the needs of the business.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (required).
Experience
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience (required).
Certifications and Licensure
- Basic Life Support Certification (default issuing body).
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) (RN_State of Pennsylvania).
Equal Employment Opportunity
Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Geisinger is not a sponsor of J‑1 visas.