RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgery Unit

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year

401(k) plan with employer contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Shared governance structure empowering nurses

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse to join their team at the Geisinger Medical Center. This position requires working night shifts (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.), with every other weekend and holiday involved. The role focuses on providing compassionate and direct patient care, coordinating care with team members, and fulfilling specific nursing responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have a degree from a nursing specialty program and a valid RN license in Pennsylvania. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.

Responsibilities

• Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve safety and satisfaction.
• Provides compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinates patient care and staff interactions.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based on response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in equipment handling.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
• Actively engages as a team member toward unit and organizational goals.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and activities.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizing

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Position: Full‑time Inpatient Registered Nurse

Shift: Night (7p.m.–7a.m.) with every other weekend and holiday.

Hours: 36 per week.

Responsibilities

• Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve safety and satisfaction.
• Provides compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions.
• Coordinates patient care and staff interactions.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based on response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in equipment handling.
• Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Actively engages as a team member toward unit and organizational goals.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and activities.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, teamwork.

Schedule

Full time, 36 hours per week, night shift (7p.m.–7a.m.), alternating weekends and holidays. Self‑scheduling is available to accommodate flexibility.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Three medical plan choices.
• Pre‑tax savings plans with FSA and HSA.
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• Wellness program with financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, backup care membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX examination.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.