RN- Registered Nurse- Cardiac Stepdown Unit

Geisinger; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting day one

401(k) plan with company contributions

$5,000 tuition reimbursement per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an Inpatient RN in Pennsylvania with a hiring incentive up to $23,500. This position offers a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 with added rates for experience and shift differentials.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, care planning, and collaborative practice to meet patient needs. The role comes with full benefits starting day one, including medical, dental, vision, and a generous PTO plan.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates and provides plan of care including education and discharge planning.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plans as needed.
• Collaborates with team members to address patient needs.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding best practices.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety programs.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication and interpersonal communication

Organizing

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Graduate from Specialty Training Program - Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• Works in a clinical environment, satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

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.

Position Details

Hours include 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.; every other weekend and holiday requirements. Shift: days.

Education

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing (Preferred).

Experience & Certifications

• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• Certification(s) and License(s) required as listed above.

Skills

• Clinical skills.
• Communication and interpersonal communication.
• Organizing.
• Preceptor skills.
• Teamwork.

EEO 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 status as a protected veteran.