RN - Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

Geisinger; Muncy Valley (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Three medical plan choices

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

Company-paid life, disability ins.

401(k) with automatic Geisinger conrib

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support

EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care within the assigned unit. You will work with the interdisciplinary team to meet patient and family needs, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.

This full-time position offers a dayshift with rotating 8-hour shifts and requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience. Geisinger provides a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including medical plans, retirement options,

Qualifications

• Completes assessments per scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostics.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes paperwork.
• Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
• Administers and disposes of chemotherapy per guidelines.
• Documents administration of chemotherapy and follows research protocols.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plans.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians and staff to resolve needs.
• Problem solves and troubleshoots equipment; participates in safety programs.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses patient and family needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Coordinates and educates on the plan of care with the team.
• Provides direct nursing care, therapies, and medications.
• Collects specimens and handles related paperwork.
• Manages IV therapy and venous access devices per policy.
• Administers chemotherapy and ensures proper disposal.
• Documents nursing actions and outcomes in the chart.
• Collaborates with physicians and ancillary staff to meet patient needs.
• Implements evidence-based practice and participates in quality programs.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

IV therapy

Chemotherapy administration

Documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

The RN 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.

The is role full-time, 40 hours weekly; dayshift with rotating 8-hour shifts.

A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.

Benefits at Geisinger:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Jobies:

• 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 with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.
• Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.
• Administers and disposes of chemotherapy as required by regulatory guidelines.
• Documents administration of chemotherapy.
• Administers and follows related research protocols.
• 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.