RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Orthopedic Trauma Unit

Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible candidates! $37.04 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! Benefits of working at Geisinger include full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one, three medical plan choices, 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions, robust PTO plan plus six paid holidays and 32 hours of personal time per year, up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year, MyHealth Rewards wellness program, family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance, ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is taken, shared governance structure empowering nurses, professional growth and advancement opportunities, support and mentorship from nursing leaders, community involvement through Employee Resource Groups, employee referral incentive program, and strong safety and security measures on campus. Job duties include completing assessments as per scope of practice and unit standards, addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families, formulating and coordinating plans of care including education and discharge planning, providing direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, evaluating nursing interventions and revising plans of care, collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, troubleshooting equipment, participating in evidence-based practice decision-making, working as a team member accountable for unit and system metrics, and participating in quality and safety education programs. Work is performed in a clinical environment with compliance to organizational policies. The position requires graduation from Specialty Training Program-Nursing, Basic Life Support Certification, and a Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) license. Skills needed include clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork. Geisinger Wyoming Valley has ANCC Magnet Recognition® for nursing practice and quality patient care.