RN- Experienced Registered Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes Barre) at Geisinger Wilkes B

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates! The minimum hiring rate is $41.00 with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Experienced Nurses are hired into the following units at GWV (based on availability):

• Advanced Acute Care Units (Surgical Oncology, Med Tele, Trauma, Cardio/Stroke, Teaching Tele, Orthopedic Trauma Surgical Neurological/Neurosurgical)
• Advanced Acute Care Float Pool
• Henry Cancer Center – Oncology Unit
• Cardiac Special Care Unit
• Electrophysiology Unit
• Emergency Department
• Observation Unit
• Labor & Delivery Unit
• Tambur Family NICU Unit
• Janet Weis Pediatrics Unit
• Progressive Care Unit
• Intensive Care Unit
• Operating Room

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion:

• 22 new emergency treatment rooms
• Dedicated emergency room space for behavioral health patients
• Expanded trauma capabilities
• 24 new intensive care unit (ICU) beds
• 6 new operating rooms
• Replacement of cardiac catheterization labs for heart attack care and other procedures
• 2 new structural heart rooms for valve procedures
• Expanding clinic space and cardiac imagery
• Transitioning the medical center to 100% private rooms
• 58 new medical/surgical inpatient beds
• Phase one will encompass the bed tower and adjacent base, expanding and renovating the current ER, and is expected to be completed in 2028.

• Full benefits (health, 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) with employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your 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) offering referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance

• 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, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization 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 upon patient response to interventions.
• 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 the care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Actively 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 satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

The Registered Nurse assesses plans,…