• 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

We’re proud to offer:

• Up to $36.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals
• Up to $7 shift differentials for evening, nights and weekend shifts
• Up to $21k Hiring incentive for eligible candidates
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to enhance personal health and reduce health plan premiums for qualified individuals
• Up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year
• Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• Paid parental leave and military leave
• Fertility and adoption support
• 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 full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups 
• Employee referral incentive program

Nurse Residency Program

• 12-month program automatically offered to RNs with less than one year of acute care experience
• Focuses on developing critical thinking skills, leadership, quality outcomes, and professional role
• Provided with education and resources through professional development meetings, peer support, dedicated preceptor, mentor, and more

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tracey Carolus, Recruiter - TLCAROLUS@geisinger.edu