RN - Registered Nurse - Regional Critical Care Float Pool

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse role with the Northeast Region Float Pool a $41.41 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, up to an additional $9 in float premium on all hours worked, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $23,500 in a lump-sum hiring incentive and $,7500 in relocation assistance are both offered to eligible candidates. Job Duties Benefits of working at Geisinger: Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on 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 flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Robust PTO plan in addition to 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 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): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Acess free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program 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.

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Job Description:

Provides care to patients undergoing surgery by assisting with patient preparation and by circulating for various surgical procedures. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in the specific age range on their assigned nursing unit.

Serves as a part of the team and therefore, accountable for demonstrated behaviors and skills that support the success of the team.

Coordinates room schedule and arrival of the patient in the Surgical Suite. Communicates with family representatives to allay concerns. Actively participates in surgical timeout. Directs and coordinates nursing activities within assigned operating room. Supervises and assists operative teams in aseptic technique. Follows surgical procedures to anticipate needs of surgeon. Observes, interprets, documents and reports signs indicative of changes in patient's condition when patient receives local anesthesia. Supervises ancillary personnel. Maintains compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medicine and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions. Cleans, sterilizes (when appropriate), and prepares instruments, as needed, according to established protocols to ensure required levels of asepsis and availability. Provide for accurate care and handling of specimens and cultures. Assures proper handling of contaminated material. Counts sponges, needles and instruments, per policy. Assists in the cleaning and preparation of the OR between procedures. Establishes and maintains effective communication and good working relationships to promote efficient operations. Assists with orientation, in-service programs, and supervising students. Actively participates in the development and maintenance of an effective quality improvement program. Safeguards patient from dangers and hazards. Operates sterilizers as necessary. Maintains compliance with the system policies and procedures, all nursing standards of care and practice, to include all regulatory agency requirements.

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.

Position Details Hours: 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday $9.00/hour Float Differential

1 year of experience in ICU or ED required

Travel required to all three facilities in the Northeast Region including, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton

Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required),

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred) About Geisinger 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.