RN- Registered Nurse- ED - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Qualified RN candidates are invited to apply for an inpatient night shift nursing position at Geisinger.

• Inpatient RN on a night shift schedule at GWV/GSWB Emergency Medicine & Observation Unit in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
• Full-time position with 7 p – 7:30 a shift; every other weekend and holidays required.
• Hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $41.41 and shift differentials up to $7.

• Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) start day one.
• Three medical plan choices with expanded network.
• Pre-tax savings plans: FSA (healthcare and dependent care) and HSA with employer contribution.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous PTO.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave and  membership.
• EAP with childcare, eldercare and pet care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.

• Complete assessments, care planning and documentation per unit standards.
• Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications and diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the care plan based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel and interdisciplinary team to resolve patient needs.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot and correct equipment handling issues.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making and evidence-based practice initiatives.
• Contribute to team goals, unit and system metrics, and quality and safety programs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred);
  Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse – State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Experience in inpatient nursing, preferably in emergency medicine or observation units.

• Preceptor, teamwork, interpersonal communication, clinical skills, organization and communication.