RN - Graduate Registered Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Graduate Nurses to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide exceptional patient care in various specialized units, including Emergency and Intensive Care. With a strong focus on professional development, the organization provides a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program and numerous benefits, including a generous hiring incentive. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative environment and be committed to delivering high-quality care while embracing innovation and excellence in nursing practice.

Benefits

Full benefits starting on day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Automatic enrollment into Nurse Residency Program

Free NCLEX Review Questions

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

Generous paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with financial incentives

Fellowship programs for skill development

Voluntary benefits including identity theft protection

Qualifications

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care plans.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a Graduate Inpatient RN up to $21k hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $39.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
Job Duties

Graduate Nurses are hired into the following units at GCMC (based on availability): Click here to learn more about the units below

• Advanced Acute Care (Medical & Oncology, Surgical Trauma, Cardiac/Telemetry, Orthopedics)

• Cardiac Special Care Unit

• Childbirth Unit

• Emergency Department

• Float Pool

• Intensive Care Unit

• Operating Room

• Progressive Care Unit

• Women's & Children's

Perks of joining Geisinger as a Graduate Nurse!

• Offer GNs up to a year in advance - Can choose to receive recruitment incentive while in school or after your start date!

• Fellowship programs offered to hone in on new skills focused on the specialized practice setting

• Free Princeton NCLEX Review Questions (on-line, self paced)!

• Temporary Practice Permit reimbursement + ability to start under a TPP before sitting for NCLEX!

• 2 starts available per month!

• Automatic enrollment into our Nurse Residency Program – occurs during your entire first year as a GN!

Job Description:

In 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. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.

• 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.
• Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
• Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
• 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.
• Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

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.

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) 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

• 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

Nurse Residency Program

• 12-month program automatically offered to RNs with less than one year of acute care experience

• Focuses on developing critical thinking skills, leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role

• Provided with education and resources through professional development meetings, peer support, dedicated preceptor, mentor, and more

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Kayla Boslough at [e-mail]!

Position Details
Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. 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. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. 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. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.