RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 39,750 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting day one

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a full-time Inpatient RN in Scranton, PA, offering a minimum hiring rate of $39.75 and a hiring incentive of up to $26,000. The role includes providing direct patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and requires a nursing specialty training program graduation and RN license in Pennsylvania. Full benefits start from day one, including health, dental, and vision coverage, along with a generous PTO plan and tuition reimbursement. Candidates with a strong interest in Cardiac Nursing are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program-Nursing is required.
• Candidates should be Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).
• Basic Life Support Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care through assessment and planning.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Coordinates and provides a plan of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members.

Skills

Patient care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Cardiac nursing experience

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $26,000 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!

Benefits

• 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) and a 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 ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• 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

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.

Position Details

Hours: 7pm - 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday

Cardiac Experience preferred — willing to learn, grow and experience a very dynamic and challenging nursing career

The ideal candidate for this area should have a strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care

Great unit to build from, as any type of patient can have a heart issue during their stay and may end up on Cardiac Telemetry

Education, Experience, Certification

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification

Our Purpose & Values

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. We encourage collaboration and a diverse workforce. Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.