RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Multiple medical plans

Vision and dental options

Employer 401(k) contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to assess, plan, and deliver patient-centered care across the hospitalization continuum. The role requires collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and adherence to unit standards to promote safety and quality outcomes.

The position involves night shift hours (7p-7:30a) with every other weekend/holiday requirements, and is based in a community hospital renowned for high reliability and comprehensive nursing practice.

Qualifications

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Provides plan of care including education and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and administers treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy.
• Evaluates nursing interventions and revises care plans.
• Collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team to resolve patient needs.
• Ensures safety and proper equipment handling.
• Participates in quality and safety education programs.

Skills

Assess patient needs

Plan and coordinate care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Quality and safety education

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Tools

Nursing software

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) 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 including 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 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.

Unit Details: 12 private rooms with 4 semi-private rooms. Patient population of broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions, specializing in surgical orthopedic patient and total joint surgery. Onsite physical and occupational therapy gym. Patient Dialysis and telemetry capability. Hospitalists services 24/7 in addition to specialty services.

Geisinger South Wilkes Barre 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.

Geisinger South Wilkes Barre is a small community hospital focused on high reliability with exceptional care, collaborative teamwork and community commitment.