RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Generous paid time off plan

401(k) plan with company contributions

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Inpatient Registered Nurse for our Community Medical Center in Scranton, PA. This position involves providing exceptional patient care primarily during night shifts, with a hiring incentive reaching up to $26,000 for eligible candidates.

As part of a dynamic, high-acuity cardiac unit, the role requires collaboration with a dedicated team while offering opportunities for growth. The ideal candidate will possess clinical skills and a passion for cardiac nursing, making it an exciting career opportunity at Geisinger.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a nursing program required.
• Basic Life Support Certification is a must.
• Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through nursing assessment and planning.
• Direct patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide direct patient care per policy and procedures.
• Conduct assessments as per scope of practice.
• Address patients' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to formulate care plans.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Nursing

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Job description

Job Summary

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). Shift: Nights. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: No.

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates! $40.55 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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) 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
• 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
• Investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors, security guards/K9 program on campus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families 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.
• 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 takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members; directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
• 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.
• Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Job Details

• Hours: 7pm – 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday.
• 32‑bed high‑acuity specialty cardiac unit; centralized cardiac monitoring, white boards, continuous video monitoring and virtual nursing.
• Cardiac experience preferred – willing to learn, grow and experience a very dynamic and challenging nursing career.
• Ideal candidate has a strong interest in cardiac nursing care; great unit to build from, as any type of patient can have a heart issue during their stay at GCMC and may end up on cardiac telemetry.

Education and Licensure

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)
• 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

Company Values

Our purpose & values: kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We cherish a diverse workforce and encourage collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.