RN- Registered Nurse

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Nights (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
No

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN an incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $41.41 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide 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.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plan of care based upon patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and act to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participate in unit-based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participate as a team member working toward unit and organization goals and be accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

• Full benefits (medical, 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) with employer contribution.
• 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; 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 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: 7:00p.m.–7:30a.m.; every weekend (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Holiday and on‑call requirements.

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

• Bachelor’s Degree‑Nursing (Preferred).

Certification(s) and License(s):

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

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

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million 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 status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.