RN - Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - GWV

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 36,900 - 45,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

$5,000 tuition reimbursement per year

Job summary

Geisinger is currently looking for a dedicated Inpatient RN to join our team in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This full-time position offers a starting rate of $41.00 and up to $23,500 in hiring incentives for eligible candidates. The role includes various responsibilities aimed at providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Candidates will benefit from full health, dental, and vision insurance, along with robust PTO and tuition reimbursement programs from day one of employment. Join us to make a difference in our patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) required.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice.
• Formulates and coordinates the plan of care for patients.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates patient care and ensure quality outcomes.
• Addresses patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient RN up to $23,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. $41.00 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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 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 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
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• 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, 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.

Job Description

The Registered Nurse 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.

Position Details

Hours: 7pm – 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday

$5.00/hour Float Differential

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management (Preferred)

Experience & Certifications

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body

Our purpose & values: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Kindness: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. Excellence: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. Learning: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. Innovation: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. Safety: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one…

Geisinger is a proud affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and 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.