RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Geisinger; Mount Rock (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO time

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Geisinger Lewistown Hospital is seeking an experienced Radiology RN to provide patient-centered nursing care in the Radiology department. The position typically supports day shifts, 40 hours per week, at GLH and Grays Woods with a target of strong patient outcomes.

Requires a Pennsylvania RN license and Basic Life Support, with at least 1 year of nursing experience. A sign-on bonus of up to $25,000 is available for qualified new hires; details advised upon inquiry.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• RN license in Pennsylvania (Required).
• BLS certification (Required).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (Required).

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Radiology and coordinate patient assessment.
• Assess patient status and educate patient and family.
• Administer medications and monitor responses; document in EMR.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Location: Geisinger Lewistown Hospital (GLH) Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary:

Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities! Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger’s Radiology team. We’d love to hear from you! Geisinger is proud to offer a sign on bonus of up to $25k for those who qualify. Ask us for details.

Job Duties:

Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger’s Radiology team by applying today. A typical schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly, days. Coverage at both GLH and Grays Woods. At least (1) year of RN work experience is required. Critical care RN experience is preferred. Sign on Bonus of up to $25k for new hire nurses - Ask us for more details

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) anda 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.

Position Details:

Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care. Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures. Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure. Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record. Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures. Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc. Assesses patients’ physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure. Provides patient and family education. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions. Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support. Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient’s bedside when necessary. Starts and regulates oxygen. Assists with patient transport as required. Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications. Assists with orientation of personnel and students. Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures. Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs. 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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assessment And Care, Teamwork

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, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. 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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affiantive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.