The RN is responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. They will also direct patient teaching and guide ancillary personnel while collaborating with the interdisciplinary team.
Shift: Nights (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $40.55 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
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In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
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.
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 takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
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.
Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
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 specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday;
Cardiac Experience preferred - willing to learn and grow in a Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgical unit;
The ideal candidate for this unit will possess a strong interest in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgical Intermediate Nursing Care;
Additionally, a desire to be part of a Nursing Team dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes and patient experience.
Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
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Skills: Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork
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.
Candidates must be a graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania. Basic Life Support Certification is also required.
Market context
In Pennsylvania, RN roles in cardiac special care units are typically driven by ongoing hospital demand for nurses who can manage telemetry, post-procedure monitoring, and rapid changes in patient status. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with cardiac nursing experience, a Pennsylvania RN license, and current BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, BLS status, and experience match before applying.
