RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

$5,000 tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger is offering a full-time inpatient RN position at Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA, with a hiring incentive of up to $26,000 for qualifying candidates. The position boasts a base hourly rate of $39.75, along with increased rates for experienced individuals and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include delivering patient care, formulating care plans, supporting patient quality initiatives, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. Benefits start from day one, including medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program - Nursing.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct patient teaching and coordinate activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizing skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program - Nursing

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania

Job description

Location

Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC), United States of America

Shift & Hours

Nights: 7pm - 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday. Scheduled weekly hours: 36.

Job Summary

Geisinger proudly offers a full-time inpatient RN position with up to a $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. Base hourly rate $39.75, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring compliance with State Board of Nursing standards.
• Direct patient teaching and coordinate activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, per policy and procedure.
• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and implement care plans, including education, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise care plans based on patients’ responses.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Make and adjust patient assignments with other team members, delegating tasks based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and patient needs.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures regarding equipment and patient care processes.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice utilization.
• Serve as a team member working toward unit and organizational goals and accountability for metrics.
• Support initiatives that reinforce the Magnet mission.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities to improve organizational quality and safety.
• Maintain compliance with all organization policies, procedures, and job-specific obligations.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program - Nursing (required).
• Basic Life Support Certification (default issuing body).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (RN_State of Pennsylvania).
• Demonstrated clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Three medical plan options, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax savings plans: flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX licensure is obtained.

EEO Statement

We are 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.