RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Cardiac Telemetry Unit

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental and vision benefits from day one

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a full-time Inpatient RN at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. The role includes a $26,000 hiring incentive and a minimum hiring rate of $39.75, with additional shift differentials. Candidates must be licensed Registered Nurses in Pennsylvania and demonstrate a strong interest in Cardiac Nursing Care.

Work shifts are nights, and responsibilities include patient care, assessments, and collaboration with physicians. Enjoy full benefits from day one with a generous PTO and tuition reimbursement program.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from a Nursing program.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and manage patient assessments.
• Coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary team members.
• Support patient quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Cardiac Nursing Care

Patient Care

Assessment and Evaluation

Team Collaboration

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Worker Type: Regular

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!

Responsibilities

• 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.

Position Details

• Hours: 7 pm – 7:30 am, 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 at GCMC and may end up on Cardiac Telemetry.

Education & Experience

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.

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, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.