RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

– Shift: Nights (United States) – Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 – Worker Type:
Regular – Exemption Status:
None

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $37.04 with increased rates for experienced nurses and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• 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
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• 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  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, and 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
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• Shared governance structure that empowers nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Investments in staff safety and security, such as a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and security guards/K9 program on campus (Geisinger’s commitment to a safe workplace)

• 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 per unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policy and procedure.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plans based on patient response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members 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 toward unit and organizational goals 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.
• Works primarily in a clinical environment.
• Is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation considered essential to the role.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
• Coordinates patient care and staff interaction.
• Ensures the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

The Geisinger Wyoming Valley location is an ANCC Magnet‑Recognized organization, the highest and most prestigious distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Graduate from a Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).

• Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body)
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

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.