RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit

Overview

RN
- Registered Nurse
- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit singer is proud to offer an Inpatient RN hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates. Minimum hiring rate is $37.04 per hour with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Geisinger is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular Stroke Unit. Hours include 7p-7a with every other weekend and holiday requirements.

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of 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, discharge planning, and collaboration with 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 to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Problem-solves, troubleshoots, and maintains equipment safety.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member and is accountable for unit and system-specific metrics.
• Participates in patient quality and safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required);
  Bachelor’s Degree-Nursing (Preferred).
• Licensure:
  Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).
• Certifications:
  
  Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS certification required for this unit.
• Experience:
  
  Relevant nursing experience; the unit supports growth and professional development.
• Specialized skills: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) education for Stroke Floor; ability to work with cardiac drips including Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Milrinone as part of cardiovascular care.

• ACLS certification is required for all nurses on this unit.
• Cardiac drips administered on this unit include Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Milrinone.
• Stroke Floor staff receive NIHSS stroke scale education and stroke education.
• Geisinger Wyoming Valley holds ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and quality patient care.

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on day one.
• Multiple medical plan options with expanded networks for out-of-area employees and dependents.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Robust PTO policy plus six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year.
• Up to $5,000 in annual tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness and well-being programs including MyHealth Rewards.
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and  membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and more.
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance.
• Temporary Practice Permit option until NCLEX completion.
• Shared governance and professional growth opportunities with dedicated nursing leadership support.
• Community involvement via Employee Resource Groups and referral incentives.
• Commitment to safety with security measures and prevention programs on campus.

Notes: Please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino for more information or to apply. All statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; they are not an exhaustive list of duties.

Geisinger is 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.