RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated RN for their Interventional Radiology team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, utilizing cutting-edge technology and patient-centered care. With a competitive hiring incentive and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is ideal for those looking to make a meaningful impact in patient care. Join a team that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, and be part of a diverse workforce committed to improving health outcomes in the community.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Family-friendly support including parental leave

Voluntary benefits including accident and critical illness insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications preferred at hire.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing including assessment and coordination of care.
• Provides clinical support to assist in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Skills

Nursing

Patient Assessment

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

Geisinger is proud to offer up to $25,000 as a hiring incentive to fully eligible new hires to this RN IR role. Apply to find out more!

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!

Job Duties:

The RN in Interventional Radiology is 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.

• New Hiring Incentive of up to $25,000 for eligible new hires
• Hours: 6:30 am and 8:30 am start times
• On-call rotation and a 30-Minute call time is required.
• Opportunity to also cover Geisinger South Wilkes Barre clinic
• Union: Yes
• BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred at time of hire and required after hire for moderate sedation
• At least one year of RN experience is required.

Job Summary

• 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.

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

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)
• 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:

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), Bachelor's Degree-Business Administration/Management (Preferred)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

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

Skills:

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.