What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Registered Nurse - Endoscopy position at Geisinger?
Why Join Us?
Our culture empowers nurses to act with purpose and urgency—delivering timely, patient-centered care that enhances the overall experience. You’ll be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team that values responsiveness, teamwork, and continuous growth.
Position Highlights:
- Sign-On Incentive: Up to $15,000 for qualified candidates
- Team Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Schedule: Full-time union position (40 hours/week)- 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday with rotating start times (6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM)
- On-Call Rotation: Includes weekends and holidays. On-call responsibilities typically occur every 7th weekend, 4 weekdays per month, and 1–2 holidays per year. A 30-minute response time is required when on-call. Scheduling is based on team rotation and may be subject to change.
- Onboarding Support: Comprehensive onboarding to help you navigate scheduling and integrate smoothly into the team
Qualifications:
- Active RN license
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required
- Experience in pre- or post-procedural care is a plus, but not required—we’ll support your development!
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 Care.com 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
About the Role:
As an RN in our Endoscopy Department, you’ll be part of a highly skilled team performing a wide range of procedures including EGD, colonoscopy, EUS, bronchoscopy, and ERCP. You’ll work alongside gastroenterologists, pulmonologists, nurses, technicians, and coordinators to deliver tertiary-level care in a community setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist providers during GI endoscopic procedures
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and conscious sedation
- Monitor patients during and after procedures
- Collect and prepare lab specimens
- Educate patients and families on procedures and recovery
- Lead and support other clinic nurses and technicians
- Maintain and inspect medical equipment and supplies
Qualifications:
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.