RN - Registered Nurse Interventional Radiology - Weekends

Job Summary

Geisinger offers up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible hires for this role. Radiology is a dynamic and growing field within healthcare right now. From cutting edge tech and the integration of machine learning, the future of Radiology is teeming with possibilities.

The RN in Interventional Radiology is responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care.

• Full‑time, benefited position within Interventional Radiology
• Typical schedule is Saturday and Sunday days, 36 hours weekly, 12‑hour shift with a varying weekday 12‑hour shift
• Union:
  Yes
• BLS, ACLS, PALS preferred at time of hire and required after hire
• At least one year of RN work experience is required
• Up to $25,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible hires for this role

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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 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

Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care.

The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care.

• Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures
• Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure
• Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and documents information in the medical record
• Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures
• Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc.
• Assesses patients’ physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure
• Provides patient and family education
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions
• Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient’s bedside when necessary
• Starts and regulates oxygen
• Assists with patient transport as required
• Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications
• Assists with orientation of personnel and students
• Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures
• Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs

Graduate from Specialty Training Program – Required

Minimum of 1 year Related work experience – Required

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN, State of Pennsylvania;
Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body

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