RN-Registered Nurse-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full‑time Inpatient RN position up to $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.00, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates. Unit

Location:

AGP
4.

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 staff interaction. Ensures the best patient and 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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).

Experience:

Inpatient RN experience, ideally in neurology/neurosurgery setting.

Certifications and Licenses:
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania;
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.

Unit Focus:
Neuroscience – major focus on neuro‑surgical and neuro‑critical care, 27‑bed AGP
4. Flexible to additional medical/surgical and telemetry patient populations. 6‑bed epilepsy unit with continuous EEG monitoring. 0.9 FTE (36 hours), nights, every other weekend/holiday rotation.

• 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 health savings account (HSA).
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free  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.
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance.
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX.
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from a…