RN, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist

Through patient interactions and chart investigation, the PAT RN ensures the readiness of a patient for upcoming surgical or procedural anesthetic.

The position is 50% time on phone/computer and 50% direct patient care running a schedule.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8-hours shifts;
Monday through Friday; 8:00a.m.

-4:30 p.m.

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

• Family-friendly support
  : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and  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:

• Advocate for patient preparedness through continuous communications with surgeons, primary care and specialists as needed.
• Completes preparation of the patient according to defined procedure.
• Completes patient assessment for risks for falls.
• Records appropriate information to monitor patients' needs prior to procedure.
• 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.