RN - Registered Nurse – ED

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Job summary

Geisinger is actively seeking a full-time Inpatient RN in Scranton, offering a hiring incentive up to $23,500 and competitive rates starting at $40.55. This role involves comprehensive patient care and collaboration with healthcare teams in a Clinical environment.

The position includes full benefits from day one, including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as generous paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through the nursing process.
• Direct patient teaching and activities of personnel.
• Formulate and provide plan of care with interdisciplinary team.
• Initiate collaboration with all team members for patient needs.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

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. $40.55 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.

Responsibilities

In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, 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 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 through hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.

Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response. 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. 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)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
• Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

Position Details

• Hours: 7pm – 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday
• Unit: 60 bed ED – 2 trauma rooms, 3 triage rooms, Behavioral Health area inside the ED. Level 2 trauma center, STEMI, stroke mom/baby, Heart Attack Center, with a very large behavioral health population
• Team environment approach; charge nurse on duty 24/7; team made up of UDC, techs, providers, pharmacist 24/7
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with 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 FSA and an 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 loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care; access to 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

EEO Statement

We are an 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 protected veteran status.