RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical

Overview

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Inpatient RN position with a hiring incentive up to $24,000 for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50 per hour, with increased rates for experienced applicants and up to $7 per hour in shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Unit

Location:

GP2.

• Assesses, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve high-quality care, safety, and patient satisfaction. Demonstrates compassionate care in patient–nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and staff interactions. Ensures the ability to care for patients in the assigned unit. Optimizes every patient and family interaction to enhance experience.
• 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 including patient and family education, discharge planning, and coordination with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises the plan of care based on patient response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other team members to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Solves problems, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in equipment care and handling. Participates in unit-based decisions regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward unit and organizational goals; accountable for unit and system metrics.
• Engages in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Paid time off (PTO) program with rapid accrual
• Up to $5,000 per calendar year for tuition reimbursement
• Wellness program and healthy living incentives
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with childcare, eldercare, legal guidance, mental health visits, and work-life resources
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance
• Temporary Practice Permit option until NCLEX
• Shared governance empowering nurses
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Mentorship from nursing leadership
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety measures and security enhancements for staff safety (Strongline Alert, cameras, security on campus)

GP2 is a 24‑bed advanced acute care unit providing complex inpatient care, including telemetry and frequent observation. Patient diagnoses include pneumonia, COPD, cardiac conditions, renal and GI disorders, sepsis, and postoperative care.

GP2 offers a fast-paced, team‑oriented environment and collaborates closely with the emergency department and PACU. This unit is suitable for nurses pursuing ER work or interest in critical care.

Schedule is 0.9 FTE (36 hours) with straight nights, including every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

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

• Education
  :
  Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required)
• Experience
  :
• Certification(s) and License(s):
  Basic Life Support Certification;
  Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Our purpose and values emphasize care for patients, members, students, our Geisinger family, and communities. We strive for kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety, and 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 protected veteran status.