RN Progressive Care Unit Full Time Weekend Nights

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Pre-tax savings plans

Life & disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse in the Henry Cancer Center to provide specialized care including chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant support. The role offers a generous hiring incentive and comprehensive benefits from day one, with opportunities for tuition reimbursement and wellness programs.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assess, plan, and deliver direct patient care, coordinate discharge planning, and collaborate with physicians and staff

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Oncology/infusion unit experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan patient care per unit standards.
• Provide direct nursing care and administer treatments.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to manage patient needs.
• Participate in discharge planning and education.
• Attend clinical orientation in Henry Cancer Center.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Chemotherapy

Bone marrow transplant

Collaboration

Education

Specialty Training Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 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!

• 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) anda 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

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.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.

As an Inpatient Registered Nurse in the Henry Cancer Center, you will:

• Receive specialized training in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant care delivery
• Participate in clinical orientation provided in the Henry Cancer Center infusion department, GWV inpatient oncology unit, and Progressive Care Unit
• Manage and treat patients in an acuity adaptable setting from medical-surgical to advanced level of care
• Coordinate patient care and collaboration among the multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet the individual needs of each patient
• Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and optimal patient/family experience
• Partnership with palliative care team

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.

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

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.