RN-Registered Nurse-Cardiac ICU

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 47,165 - 67,175; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to 5000 per y

401(k) with company contributions

Wellness program: MyHealth Rewards

Adoption and fertility assistance

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Inpatient RN for a full-time position in Pennsylvania. The role offers a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 per hour with added shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekends, and relocation assistance where eligible.

The Cardiac ICU unit handles CABG, valve repairs and various cardiac care services with ECMO and other critical care resources. The position requires a Nursing Specialty Training diploma, PA RN license, and ACLS/BLS certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess plans, organize and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team and educate patient/family.
• Provide direct patient care, administer treatments and medications.
• Monitor and revise care plans based on patient response and outcomes.
• Participate in quality and safety education programs.

Education

ACLS

RN license PA

BLS

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.50 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Unit Location: HfAM7.

Job Duties

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. 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, 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 health savings account (HSA)
• 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
• The 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
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Position Details

The Cardiac ICU is a 30‑bed unit caring for post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft patients (CABG), valve repairs, and other cardiac surgeries. We also care for Cardiology (STEMI, post cath, TAVR, or watchman procedures), Heart Failure patients (LVAD placement), Critical Care Medicine patients, post‑op transplant patients, Vascular patients, and Esophagectomy patients. HfAM7 utilizes ECMO, ventilators, intra‑aortic balloon pump, CRRT, LVAD and RVAD.

Schedule

Full time (.9 FTE), 36 hours. Day/Night Rotation with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).

Experience & Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.

We are proud to be 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.