Location
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital (GSACH)
Shift & Schedule
Shift: Rotation
Job Summary
Geisinger offers a per diem inpatient RN position with market‑leading pay rates and up to a $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs.
- Promotes adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of care, safety, and patient satisfaction.
- Exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
- Coordinates patient care and staff interactions.
- Ensures the best patient/family experience by optimizing all interactions.
- Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
- Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
- Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
- Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and revises the plan of care based on patient response.
- Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Problemsolves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in equipment care and handling.
- Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice utilization.
- Actively participates as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and is accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics.
- Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Qualifications
- Graduated from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (required).
- Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Critical‑care experience preferred but not required.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Benefits
- Competitive 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one.
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to enhance personal health.
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
- Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX completion.
- Shared governance structure empowering nurses.
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
- Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders.
- Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
- Employee referral incentive program.
- Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security on campus.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1million people it serves. We are an affirmative action, equal‑opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.