RN- Registered Nurse Per Diem- Labor and Delivery Unit

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger**

Free Care.com membership with backup/c

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a registered nurse to provide comprehensive patient care in a clinical setting. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized care while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to support patient and family needs.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, safety, and quality improvement as part of a Magnet-recognized nursing environment committed to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

• Must hold an active RN license in good standing.
• Experience in hospital nursing preferred.
• Strong patient communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care with education and discharge planning.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Evaluates and revises the care plan based on patient response and outcomes.
• Collaborates with physicians, ancillary staff, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains equipment and participates in evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Participates in unit-level decision-making and quality/safety activities.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Join the Geisinger Family!

Job Description:

• 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, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• 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 upon patient response to interventions.
• 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 team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

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.

The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Hours include:

7p-7:30a

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.