RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical/Transplant

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an inpatient Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift position on a 36-hour week, with every other weekend and holiday. The role offers a $41.50 minimum hiring rate, potential increases for experience, and up to $7 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends.

Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities within a 30-bed Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular unit, supporting cardiology, vascular,

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. $41.50 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

• 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.
• 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.

Schedule Details

Full time, night shift (36 hours weekly), every other weekend, every other holiday. Offer self‑scheduling to allow for flexible schedule.

Unit Details

Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular (HFAM8) is a 30 bed, private room, Cardiology, Vascular, Thoracic and Med‑Surgical unit. Patients requiring conscious sedation for bedside cardioversions, chest tube insertion, Bi‑pap, high‑flow and ultra‑filtration for heart failure are cared for. Cardiovascular drips include milrinone, amiodarone, dopamine, cardizem and dobutamine. Care also includes patients post‑cardiac catheterization, cardiac procedure and those with heart failure requiring inpatient interventions. A multidisciplinary approach to patient care involves nursing, physicians, respiratory, physical/occupational therapy, and care management working as a team to provide the best patient care. We seek candidates who are critical thinkers, capable of making quick decisions, identifying patient needs, and remaining calm during stressful or emergent situations, while functioning independently and educating patients on chronic conditions to support successful outcomes after discharge.

Benefits Of Working At Geisinger

• 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)
• 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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

EEO Statement

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.