RN - Graduate Registered Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre)
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Job Title:RN - Graduate Registered Nurse (Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Wilkes-Barre)Location:Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category:Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule:RotationWork Type:Full timeDepartment:Human Resources Talent Management DivisionDate Posted:09/11/2024Job ID:R-67063Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a Graduate Inpatient RN up to $21,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $37.04minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!Graduate Nurses are hired into the following units at GWV (based on availability):Advanced Acute CareCardiovascular/StrokeCardiac Special Care UnitElectrophysiology UnitEmergency DepartmentFloat PoolIntensive Care UnitLabor & DeliveryNICUObservation UnitOncology 5Operating RoomOrthopedic, Trauma, SurgicalPediatricsProgressive Care UnitJob DutiesPerks of Joining Geisinger as a Graduate Nurse!Offer GNs up to a year in advance - Can choose to receive recruitment incentive while in school or after your start date!Free Princeton NCLEX Review Questions (on-line, self paced)!Temporary Practice Permit reimbursement + ability to start under a TPP before sitting for NCLEX!2 starts available per month!Automatic enrollment into our Nurse Residency Programoccurs during your entire first year as a GN!Job DescriptionThe Registered Nurse 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 interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very 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.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.Benefits of working at Geisinger:Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-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 coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsRobust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per yearUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and moreVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insuranceThe ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEXShared governance structure that empowers our nursesProfessional opportunities for growth and advancementSupport and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leadersCommunity involvement through our Employee Resource GroupsEmployee referral incentive programGeisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.Position DetailsNurse Residency Program12-month program automatically offered to RNs with less than one year of acute care experienceFocuses on developing critical thinking skills, leadership, quality outcomes, and professional roleProvided with education and resources through professional development meetings, peer support, dedicated preceptor, mentor, and moreJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Lyndsey Brandau at...@geisinger.eduEducation Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required),Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaOur Purpose & Values 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, from senior management on down, 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.