Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time inpatient RN position with up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. Minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced staff and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
Job Duties
Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Provides compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in assigned nursing unit and ensures optimal patient and family experience.
- 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 and discharge planning throughout hospitalization.
- 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 on patient response.
- 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 unit and organization goals and is accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics.
- Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Schedule
Full time, 36 hours per week, night shift, every other weekend and every other holiday. Self‑scheduling available to allow flexible scheduling.
Unit Description
Newly renovated, state‑of‑the‑art adult Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit (BP2), designed to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and clinically excellent care to a diverse adult patient population. Modern 20‑bed unit with private rooms and advanced technology. Supported by a visible and engaged leadership team, including an Operations Manager, Clinical Team Coordinator, and Nurse Educator.
Strong culture of safety, best practices, Just Culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Case Managers & Social Workers
- Physical & Occupational Therapy
- Vascular Access & Lift Teams
- Transport Team
- Wound/Ostomy Nurse Support
- Security Staff
- Spiritual Care Team
- Nursing Education
Professional Development Opportunities
- Career Enhancement Program (CEP)
- Shared Governance & Unit Practice Councils
- Leadership Development Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits
- Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting 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 health savings account (HSA)
- Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows accrual of time quickly
- Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive
- Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Opportunity to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until nclex is obtained
- Shared governance structure empowering nurses
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders
- Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
Education and Qualifications
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (Required)
- Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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.