RN - Registered Nurse Lead - Apheresis

Location Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Worker Type Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Responsibilities Lead a team of staff with responsibility for all operational functions of the team. Develop and initiate improvements in the organization and delivery of high quality, cost effective services. Ensure access to and flow of patients and their treatments. Oversee all aspects of assigned area including operational, quality, and statistical. Identify and resolve discrepancies. Monitor customer satisfaction, turnaround time and other measurable parameters representing departmental performance improvement. Perform duties of the staff nurse within area of expertise. Work in partnership as part of the team of clerical and nursing staff, and clinic support for the benefit of the patient. Effectively manage people, resources and time in partnership with other team leaders to achieve results; share resources as appropriate. Proactively respond to and support change; anticipate problems and effectively adjust plans. Balance short‑term and long‑term objectives. Identify and implement ways to reduce costs and streamline efforts within and between clinic areas while maintaining quality standards. Adjust to changing work needs and demands; help others respond quickly; help remove barriers to team effectiveness. Structure work assignments to appropriate level to most effectively use resources; adjust as necessary. Coordinate and manage the resources within the treatment room to maximize efficiency and safety. Act as mentor, teacher and coach to others including new employees while maintaining their orientation folders and oversight; actively use the team performance management process. Motivate others to seek and participate in developmental opportunities. Foster an environment of continuous learning; take risks; help others understand that mistakes are an opportunity for learning; contribute to the professional growth of employees. Ensure all required performance improvement and quality control documentation is completed for assigned sections. Have knowledge of and insure compliance with all regulatory and accrediting requirements. Identify QC deficiencies, initiate and monitor corrective actions. Participate in the interview and selection process for team members. Monitor staffing, vacation scheduling, cross‑training activities; coordinate and conduct team orientation with all new team members. Coordinate performance evaluation process for all team members. Gather and evaluate input regarding employee discipline prior to implementation to ensure fairness and standardization throughout the department. Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of RN experience (required). Previous work experience as an RN with therapeutic and donor apheresis procedures assessing patient needs in a therapeutic apheresis program is preferred. Graduate from Specialty Training Program (required). Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred). Basic Life Support Certification (required). Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (required). Skills Acts Decisively Leads Others Supervisory Customer Service Benefits Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting day one. Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents. Pre‑tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care FSA and HSA. Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability and long‑term disability coverage. 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions. Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly. Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year. MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive. Family‑friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools. Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance. EEO Statement We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. * Does not qualify for J‑1 waiver. #J-18808-Ljbffr Geisinger