RN-Registered Nurse Per Diem-Advanced Acute Care Neurosciences

Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN with market‑leading pay rates and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Unit Location: AGP4. Job Duties 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. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions. 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. Position Details AGP4 is a 27‑bed unit that has a major focus on the neurosciences. Neurosurgery patients can include craniotomies, cervical and lumbar surgeries, as well as brain and spinal tumors. The focus in neurology can vary from stroke/TIA’s to neuromuscular disorders, Guillain‑Barré syndrome, MS and chronic migraines. There is a 6‑bed epilepsy unit that utilizes continuous EEG monitoring for our seizure patients and their needs. The nursing staff is also flexible enough to navigate and take care of other medical/surgical and telemetry patients. This patient population can range from chronic COPD and CHF patients to GI bleed, orthopedic, general surgery and trauma patients. This is a flex position where a minimum of 24 hours of availability, on every 4‑week schedule, is required. This availability and coverage must be to fill 24 hours of core needs. 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. Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required). Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania. Benefits 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions. 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. 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. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr 6AM City, LLC