RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Telemetry Unit

Job Summary

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

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; access to free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance

Responsibilities

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 and acts 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, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Position Details

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV). Shift: Nights (United States of America). Scheduled weekly hours: 36. Worker type: Regular. Exemption status: Non‑exempt.

Hours include 7p.m. to 7:30p.m.; every other weekend and holiday requirements.

Education

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

Certifications and Licenses

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

Skills

• Clinical skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor skills
• Teamwork

EEO Statement

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. 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.