RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

PTO and holidays

Wellness program

Adoption and fertility assistance

Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley seeks a Registered Nurse to perform patient assessments, coordinate care, and provide direct nursing services in a clinical setting. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, educate patients and families, and participate in discharge planning to ensure high-quality outcomes.

The role requires ACLS certification and an active RN license, with a focus on safe, compassionate, and evidence-based care across shifts.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required for unit duties.
• RN license or eligible in the state.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments per scope and unit standards.
• Addresses patient needs across care continuum.
• Plans discharge and educates patients and families.
• Provides direct patient care following policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with physicians and team members to meet patient needs.

Skills

ACLS certification

Education

RN license

Job description

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) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• 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:

• 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 specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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.

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

All nurses on this unit are required to acquire ACLS certification. Cardiac drips administered on this unit include but are not limited to Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine and Milrinone. Designated Stroke Floor-Staff has education on the NIHSS stroke scale and Stroke Education.

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.