RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Telemetry Unit

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 4,706,329 - 6,702,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Job summary

Geisinger in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is seeking a dedicated Licensed Registered Nurse. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care, completing assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to address patient needs. Ideal candidates will have relevant nursing qualifications and skills.

Join us for a rewarding career with full benefits starting on day one, including medical, dental, vision, and a generous paid time off plan.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) is required.
• Experience with acute to complex medical conditions and remote telemetry capabilities (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications and diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizing

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB)
• Shift: Nights (United States of America)
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Worker Type: Regular
• Exemption Status: No

Compensation

Up to $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, $41.41 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 and pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Formulate, coordinate and provide 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
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plan of care based upon patient response to interventions
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel and other interdisciplinary team members and act to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding utilization of evidence‑based practice
• Actively participate as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and be accountable for unit and system specific metrics
• Participate 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

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
• Basic Life Support Certification
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, teamwork
• Experience with acute to complex medical conditions and remote telemetry capabilities (preferred)

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.