RN - Registered Nurse - Opthalmology

Geisinger Clinic; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Multiple medical plan options

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)

Company-paid life, disability (short &

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger Clinic is seeking a dedicated RN to provide primary nursing support in our Woodbine clinic. You will assist physicians, educate patients, and ensure adherence to treatment plans while delivering compassionate care. The full-time, 40-hour workweek runs Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., with shift rotation to be discussed at interview. Geisinger provides comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision coverage, multiple medical plan options, and generous PTO and

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (Preferred).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (PA) with BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinic flow and supervise non-provider staff.
• Triage patient calls to guide treatment plans.
• Document patient history, vitals, and exam prep.
• Assist providers during procedures.
• Ensure proper chart checks and test results availability.
• Educate patients on medications and treatment plans.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

RN License (PA)

Job description

Location:

Geisinger Healthplex Woodbine

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

The Clinic RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit.

This role is full-time; 40 hours weekly. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours will be rotated and will be discussed further during the interview.

Benefits at Geisinger:

• 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

Job Duties:

• Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.
• Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
• Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
• Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications.
• Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance.
• May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability.
• Cleans and sets up Procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient.
• Educate staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate.
• Assists in all aspects of day to day clinic activity.

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)

Experience:

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Preferred)

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
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• 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