RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring an Inpatient RN at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role offers a hiring incentive up to $26,000 and a minimum hiring rate of $41.41, plus up to $7 shift differentials for nights and weekends.

Full benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan are part of the package. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, providing patient care, and collaborating with the care team to optimize patient experiences.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse certification required.
• Basic Life Support Certification necessary.
• Experience in clinical nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice.
• Provides direct patient care and treatments.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Coordinates care with interdisciplinary team.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making and quality improvement.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program–Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) – Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

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!

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, 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
• 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: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Job Description

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.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. 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. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Position Details

Hours include: 7p–7:30a; Every other weekend and holiday requirements. 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.

Education

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

Experience

Not specified.

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania (Required)

Skills

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

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 an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We are proud to be 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.

Geisinger is a committed organization to make better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000‑member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is a committed Equal Opportunity Employer and is an affirmative action program. 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.

Other

* Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver.