The RN is responsible for planning and performing nursing activities in the ambulatory surgery operating room to ensure high-quality patient care and safety. Key duties include preparing patients and equipment, administering medications, and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania with at least one year of nursing experience and a Basic Life Support certification. A graduate degree from a specialty nursing training program is required, while OR experience and CNOR certification are preferred.
Summary: We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.
Job
Duties: The RN 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.
Hours
40 hours week; 10- hour shifts, rotating start times between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.- based on department needs- to be reviewed further during interview.
Travel/Location: Less than 25%- Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre is the primary location with rotation to Geisinger Wyoming Valley in Wilkes Barre, as needed to support department needs.
Weekend,
Holiday and
On
Call: possible based on department needs- to be reviewed in interview
Experience:
OR experience preferred,
CNOR preferred, but not required
Union:
Yes
Benefits at
Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including: Health, dental, and vision insurance Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA) Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions Generous PTO that accrues quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
Benefits
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Parental Leave
FSA
HSA
Tuition Reimbursement
Pet Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Short-term Disability Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Military Leave
Company-paid Life Insurance
Care.com Membership
401(k) with Automatic Contributions
MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program
Adoption and Fertility Assistance
Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
Employee
Assistance
Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job
Duties: Completes preparation of the patient according to defined procedure. Completes patient assessment for risks for falls. Prepares equipment and supplies for procedures using sterile technique. Cares for equipment before, during and after procedures or as needed in department. Performs intravenous starts and monitors intravenous therapy on designated patients. Performs point of care testing such as urine pregnancies or blood glucose on patients as needed. Administers medication, IV push medication and conscious sedation. Provides post-procedure care. Observes, interprets, reports and records signs indicative of changes in the patient's condition. Records appropriate information to monitor patients' needs prior to procedure. Monitors and assists patients with spinal cord stimulators. Provides appropriate patient education to patients and caregivers. Adheres to requirements mandated by regulatory agencies. Assists with orientation, in-service programs and supervision of nursing students, new staff members, and dedicated staff members. Participates in Quality Improvement activities. Actively participates in patient safety improvement and management program. Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events. Promptly reports serious events and incidents in accordance with established hospital policy and procedure. Assumes charge nurse role on assigned, rotating basis. Assigns staff to specific patient areas as needed, based on patient acuity.
Position Details
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Education
Graduate from
Specialty
Training
Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and
License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of
VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be 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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 their protected veteran status.
