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Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
- Childcareunmatched
- Clinical Assessmentunmatched
- Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Disability Insuranceunmatched
- Employee Assistance Planunmatched
- Flexible Spending Accountsunmatched
- Health Planunmatched
- Hospitalunmatched
- Incentive Programsunmatched
- Insuranceunmatched
- Intensive Careunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Medical Recordsunmatched
- Medication Administrationunmatched
- Militaryunmatched
- Needs Assessmentunmatched
- Nursingunmatched
- Order Suppliesunmatched
- Outpatient Careunmatched
- Patient Assessmentunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Patient Educationunmatched
- Patient Status Reportsunmatched
- Perioperative Nursingunmatched
- Postanesthesiaunmatched
- Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
- Progressive Care Unit (PCU)unmatched
- Psychiatry and Mental Healthunmatched
- Quality Managementunmatched
- Quality of Careunmatched
- Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
- Safety Complianceunmatched
- Tax Planningunmatched
- Telemetryunmatched
- Training Programunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
Description
Job Summary
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. 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.
Job Duties
The Perioperative RN assesses outpatient needs and plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet those needs.
This role is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, union position. Shifts will be 8 hours with alternating start times between 6:00 am and 11:00 a.m.; scheduling will be based on unit scheduling needs.
This position will rotate between Pre-Op/PACU and Post-Op.
Previous telemetry and/or PCU, ICU experience is preferred
Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
+ Health, dental, and vision insurance
+ Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
+ Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
+ Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
+ 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous PTO that accrues quickly
+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
+ Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
+ Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job Duties:
+ Receives status report on patient from appropriate personnel.
+ Receives and identifies patient.
+ Performs initial nursing assessment and scoring of patient.
+ Performs ongoing assessment and reports and records manifestation of patient's condition.
+ Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes.
+ Observes monitoring devices and reports changes.
+ Reviews medical record for postoperative orders and institutes appropriate treatments.
+ Administers medications according to physician orders.
+ Performs discharge scoring and prepares patient for discharge in according with discharge criteria.
+ Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents on nursing record.
+ Assists the patient with nourishment.
+ Involves ancillary support services as indicated.
+ Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate his and her progress and provide follow-up referral as necessary.
+ General Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
+ Communicates with family as needed to allay patient and family concerns.
+ Continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through participating in meetings, committee memberships and the pursuit of continuing education.
+ Orders supplies as needed.
+ Maintain compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medical and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
+ Assists with orientation, in-service programs and the supervising of students.
Position Details
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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
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.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. 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.
Job Duties
The Perioperative RN assesses outpatient needs and plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet those needs.
This role is a full-time, 40 hours weekly, union position. Shifts will be 8 hours with alternating start times between 6:00 am and 11:00 a.m.; scheduling will be based on unit scheduling needs.
This position will rotate between Pre-Op/PACU and Post-Op.
Previous telemetry and/or PCU, ICU experience is preferred
Benefits at Geisinger:We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
+ Health, dental, and vision insurance
+ Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
+ Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
+ Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
+ 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
+ Generous PTO that accrues quickly
+ Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
+ MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
+ Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
+ Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
Job Duties:
+ Receives status report on patient from appropriate personnel.
+ Receives and identifies patient.
+ Performs initial nursing assessment and scoring of patient.
+ Performs ongoing assessment and reports and records manifestation of patient's condition.
+ Monitors and records vital signs and reports changes.
+ Observes monitoring devices and reports changes.
+ Reviews medical record for postoperative orders and institutes appropriate treatments.
+ Administers medications according to physician orders.
+ Performs discharge scoring and prepares patient for discharge in according with discharge criteria.
+ Provides patient education to patient and family members and documents on nursing record.
+ Assists the patient with nourishment.
+ Involves ancillary support services as indicated.
+ Contacts patient and significant other postoperatively to evaluate his and her progress and provide follow-up referral as necessary.
+ General Assists in evaluating the quality of patient care and participates in quality improvement activities.
+ Communicates with family as needed to allay patient and family concerns.
+ Continually demonstrates a commitment to professional excellence through participating in meetings, committee memberships and the pursuit of continuing education.
+ Orders supplies as needed.
+ Maintain compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for all medical and technical advanced equipment to minimize failures and unsafe conditions.
+ Assists with orientation, in-service programs and the supervising of students.
Position Details
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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
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.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Wilkes-Barre, PA |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://jobs.geisinger.org/ |
About Company
For communities across the country, health doesn’t have to be a destination: It can be a daily opportunity. At Geisinger, we empower our communities to do well and be well by removing barriers to advanced healthcare in all the moments where health makes its home.
For more than 100 years, we’ve served our region while working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing them services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out.