RN - Registered Nurse, Experienced and Graduate Nurses ( Wyoming Valley

Location:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 Worker Type:
Regular Exemption Status:
No

Job Summary:

Geisinger offers a Graduate Inpatient RN with up to $21,000 hiring incentive and an Experienced Inpatient RN with up to $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The base hiring rate is $41.41, 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.

• 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 with 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
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – referrals for childcare, eldercare, pet care, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• Nurse Residency Program – 12‑month program for RNs with less than one year of acute care experience

• Assess plans, organize, perform and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs
• Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety and maximize patient satisfaction
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions
• Coordinate patient care and interaction of staff
• Meet qualifications to provide care for patients in assigned nursing unit
• Ensure the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions
• Complete assessments as per scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout continuum of care
• Formulate, coordinate and provide plan of care including patient and family education, needs and discharge planning with interdisciplinary team members
• Provide direct patient care (treatments, medications, diagnostic studies) according to policy and procedure
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plan of care based on patient response
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel and other interdisciplinary team members to resolve patient needs
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot and take corrective measures in care and handling of equipment
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding utilization of evidence‑based practice
• Actively participate as a team member working toward unit and organization goals and meet 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
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment
• Comply with all organization policies and procedures

Units (based on availability):
Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke, Cardiac Special Care Unit, Electrophysiology Unit, Emergency Department, Float Pool, Intensive Care Unit, Labor & Delivery, NICU, Observation Unit, Oncology, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Trauma, Surgical Pediatrics, Perioperative, Progressive Care Unit, Vascular Access. Schedule may vary based on unit needs; work includes every other weekend and holiday requirements.

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)
• Bachelor's Degree‑Nursing (Preferred)
• Certification:
  Basic Life Support
• License:
  Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
• Skills:
  
  Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.