RN- Registered Nurse- Henry Cancer Center- Oncology Unit

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient Registered Nurse a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates! Minimum hiring rate is $41.41 per hour with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 per shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) start 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 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 lets you accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning a financial incentive
• 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) giving referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits such as accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance
• Domestic partners

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide plan of care as set in unit standards—including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning—with interdisciplinary team members
• Provide direct patient care including treatments, medications, and 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 proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the 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 is accountable for 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

Hours:

7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.; every other weekend and holiday requirements.

• Receive specialized training in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant care delivery
• Participate in clinical orientation in the Henry Cancer Center infusion department, GWV inpatient oncology unit, and Progressive Care Unit
• Manage and treat patients in an acuity‑adaptable setting from medical‑surgical to advanced level of care
• Coordinate patient care and collaboration among multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet individual patient needs
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve highest level of patient care, safety, and optimal patient/family experience
• Partner with palliative care team

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required), Bachelor’s Degree‑Nursing (preferred).

None specified.

• Basic Life Support Certification
• Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania ( of Pennsylvania)

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and 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. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.