RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with contributions

Genrous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 annually

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger Medical Center is seeking a full-time Inpatient RN in the United States with a hiring incentive up to $24,000 for eligible candidates. The position offers a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 and includes shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include assessing and organizing nursing activities, coordinating patient care, and ensuring the highest level of patient satisfaction. Benefits include full medical coverage, 401(k) with contributions, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must have Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities.
• Coordinates patient care and interacts with healthcare staff.
• 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

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). Shift: Nights (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: No.

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full-time Inpatient RN position with a hiring incentive of up to $24,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50, increased rates for experienced candidates, up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Job Duties

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. 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. Forms, 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

• 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

Position Details

GP3 is a 19‑bed unit that provides care to Medical Patients. The unit offers Medical care with surgical procedures and other procedures. Patients may require care of drains, tubes, trachs, and noninvasive respiratory devices such as Bipap, HFNC, and Cipap. Schedule is 0.9 FTE (36 hours). Straight Nights. Every other weekend/Every other holiday rotation.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program— Nursing (Required).

Experience & Certifications

Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body. Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.

Skills

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

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.