What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Registered Nurse - Endoscopy position at Geisinger?
Job Summary
We’re offering $10,000 in sign-on incentives for qualified candidates—and that’s just the beginning. If you're looking for a fresh start or a new challenge in your nursing career, join our dynamic Endoscopy team and continue your RN journey in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.
Job Duties
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
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
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
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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
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.
We’re offering $10,000 in sign-on incentives for qualified candidates—and that’s just the beginning. If you're looking for a fresh start or a new challenge in your nursing career, join our dynamic Endoscopy team and continue your RN journey in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.
Job Duties
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 $10,000 for qualified candidates
- Team Culture: Work in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)- 10-hours shifts; 6:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
- On-Call Rotation: Includes weekends and holidays. A 30-minute response time is required when on-call. Weekend on call is typically every 3 months, and limited holiday on call approximately 1 holiday every year. Scheduling is based on team rotation and may be subject to change.
- 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!
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
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
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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
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.