The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, while coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to formulate and implement care plans. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, evaluating nursing interventions, and ensuring a compassionate, safe, and high-quality patient experience.
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 specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive.
They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
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.
Hours include: 7p-7:30a; Every other weekend and holiday requirements. As an Inpatient Registered Nurse in the Henry Cancer Center, you will: Receive specialized training in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant care delivery Participate in clinical orientation provided in the Henry Cancer Center infusion department, GWV inpatient oncology unit, and Progressive Care Unit Manage and treat patients in an acuity adaptable setting from medical-surgical to advanced level of care Coordinate patient care and collaboration among the multidisciplinary clinical teams Assess, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet the individual needs of each patient Promote adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and optimal patient/family experience Partnership with palliative care team Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Candidates must be a licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania and hold a Basic Life Support certification. A graduate degree from a specialty nursing program is required, while a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is preferred.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.