Location:
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN market leading pay rates and
up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
Job Duties:
The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing
activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of
patient andfamily 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/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 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. Additional competencies and skills
outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to
the performance of the job related to that position.
Benefits of working at Geisinger:
* 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
* Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet
care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support,
digital self-help tools and more
* MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger
opportunities, please contact Katy Baralt, Nurse Recruiter, at
ksbaralt@geisinger.edu.
Position Details:
Schedule Details:
* Per Diem employees will self-schedule a minimum of 24 hours of availability
on every 4-week schedule prior to self-scheduling closing. This availability
and coverage must be to fill 24 hours of core needs.
* Per diem employees are required to work a minimum or eight (8) hours per
schedule on a weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) or on a holiday or alternate shift.
Unit Description
We’re excited to share opportunities on our newly renovated,
state-of-the-art adult Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit (BP2) —designed to
deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and clinically excellent care to a
diverse adult patient population.
This modern 20-bed unit features private rooms equipped with the latest
technology to support both exceptional patient care and staff efficiency. You’ll
be supported by a visible and engaged leadership team, including our Operations
Manager, Clinical Team Coordinator, and Nurse Educator, who are committed to
your growth and success.
We foster a strong culture of safety, best practices, Just Culture,
and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our embedded support services include:
* Case Managers & Social Workers
* Physical & Occupational Therapy
* Vascular Access & Lift Teams
* Transport Team
* Wound/Ostomy Nurse Support
* Security Staff
* Spiritual Care Team
* Nursing Education
As part of a Magnet-recognized and High Reliability Organization culture, we
offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, such as:
* Career Enhancement Program (CEP)
* Shared Governance & Unit Practice Councils
* Leadership Development Programs
* Tuition Reimbursement
Come be part of a team where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and
your impact is valued. We can’t wait to meet you!
Geisinger Medical Center 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.
Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience:
Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body,
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of
Pennsylvania
Skills:
OUR PURPOSE & 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.