RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgery

RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgery

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Geisinger is offering a full‑time inpatient RN position with an up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The role starts at a $41 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced nurses and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. For more details, contact Nurse Recruiter Katy Baralt at ksbaralt.

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning with interdisciplinary team members.
• 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.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members 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 unit and organization goals 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. The candidate is 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 and represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Full time, 36 hours per week, night shift; every other weekend and holiday. Offer includes self‑scheduling to allow for a flexible schedule.

BP6 is a 28‑bed Medical‑Surgical Remote Telemetry unit that includes a diversity of services (General Surgery, Bariatric, ENT, Urology, Gynecology, Plastic Surgery, and Trauma Surgery). The unit is supported by a pharmacist, care manager/social worker, scheduler, wound ostomy team, and IV team available throughout the hospital. Team members benefit from shared scheduling based on unit needs. Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest distinction for nursing practice and quality patient care.

• Full benefits (health, dental, and vision) starting on 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)
• 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 that allows rapid accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health while earning financial incentives
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free  membership with discounted backup care for loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; free legal guidance, mental‑health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet and legal insurance
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX passage
• Shared governance structure that empowers…