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 with increased rates for experienced nurses and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Unit location: GP2.

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of the patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care 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 equipment care and handling; participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence-based practice.
• Acts as a team member working toward unit and organizational 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 complying with all job-specific obligations and organization policies and procedures. The statements are not all-inclusive; additional competencies in department-specific orientation may be essential.

• 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)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• 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  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with various referrals and resources
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet/legal insurance
• Temporary Practice Permit option until NCLEX; shared governance empowering nurses; opportunities for growth and advancement
• Mentorship from nursing leadership and community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Safety and security measures including Strongline Alert, camera surveillance, and security on campus

GP2 is a 24-bed advanced acute care unit providing complex inpatient care, telemetry, and frequent observation for conditions such as pneumonia, COPD, cardiac, renal, GI disorders, sepsis, and postoperative care. GP2 emphasizes teamwork with emergency and PACU departments and supports ER and potential critical care tracks.

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

Geisinger Medical Center is Magnet-recognized for nursing practice and quality care.

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification;
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)