RN - mental health (part-time evening shift)

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision from 1

Tuition reimbursement to $5,000/year

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA) with_EMP

Pre-tax healthcare FSAs

Family support including parental/mil/

Care.com membership with backup care

EAP for legal, mental health, work‑lif

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive patient care across the continuum. The role includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, education for patients and families, and adherence to unit standards and policies.

The position offers a starting hourly rate of $41.41 with higher rates for experienced nurses and up to $7 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

Compensation and Incentive

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $41.41 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!

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
• 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

Job 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

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Company Information

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.

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.

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.

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.