RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full‑time Inpatient RN position with up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. The unit location is AGP
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• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses the 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, 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 the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises the 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 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.

• 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.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• 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 loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
• 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.
• Security systems and measures including a Strongline Alert Notification system, robust camera surveillance, metal detectors, and security guards/K9 program on campus.

AGP4 is a 27‑bed unit focusing on neurosciences, including neurosurgery, stroke/TIA, neuromuscular disorders, Guillain‑Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, chronic migraines, and a 6‑bed epilepsy unit with continuous EEG monitoring. Nursing staff also manage medical/surgical, telemetry, COPD, CHF, GI bleed, orthopedic, general surgery, and trauma patients.

Schedule
: 0.9 FTE (36 hours). Nights, every other weekend, every other holiday rotation.

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest distinction in nursing practice and quality patient care.

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

• Basic Life Support Certification (Issuing Body not specified).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania.

We are 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.