Registered Nurse (RN) - Mental Health Unit, Part-time, Night shift

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN market leading pay rates and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts! Unit Location: GP2 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. 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. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Geisinger 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. To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Courtney Sassaman, Nurse Recruiter, at 2 is a 24-bed advanced acute care unit. They provide complex patient care for a wide variety of medical diagnoses that require inpatient care and hospitalization. This includes the need for telemetry and frequent observation. They see patients with pneumonia, COPD, cardiac conditions, renal disorders, GI disorders and sepsis as well as postoperative patients. GP2 is an ideal unit for those who enjoy a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as a team. GP2 works closely with the emergency room and PACU departments. GP2 offers a valuable experience for those who want to pursue ER work or may have an interest in becoming a critical care nurse in the future. This is a flex position where a minimum of 24 hours of availability, on every 4 week-schedule, is required. Flex employees are required to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per schedule on a weekend (Fri, Sat, or Sun), or on a holiday or alternate shift. Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care. Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required) Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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. 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