RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Medical

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Inpatient RN position with up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The position has a minimum hiring rate of $41.50, with higher 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.

Assess, plan, organize and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs. Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of care, safety and satisfaction. Provide compassionate care and coordinate patient care with staff. Maintain patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

• 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 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 responses.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve patient needs.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment; participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward unit and organizational goals and is accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics.
• Engages in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

• 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 coverage.
• 401(k) plan with 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): referrals for childcare, eldercare and pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity‑theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is taken.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from dedicated nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Geisinger investing in safety and security for staff with a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors and security guards/K9 program on campus.

GP2 is a 24‑bed advanced acute care unit that provides complex patient care for a wide variety of medical diagnoses requiring inpatient hospitalization. The unit requires telemetry and frequent observation. Patients include those with pneumonia, COPD, cardiac conditions, renal disorders, GI disorders, sepsis and postoperative patients. GP2 works closely with the emergency room and PACU departments and offers valuable experience for those interested in ER work or critical care nursing.

0.9 FTE (36 hours) – straight nights including every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Nursing (Required).
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Licensed Practical Nurse license.

We are a proud 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 protected veteran status. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.