RN-Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit
Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: January 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Title: RN-Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute
Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit Location: Wilkes-Barre,
Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing
and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time
Department: GWV Medical-Surgical Nursing Division Date Posted:
12/05/2023 Job ID: R-51677 Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer
an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $26,000 for eligible
candidates! $35.88 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for
experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for
evening, night, and weekend shifts! Job Duties Benefits of working
at Geisinger: - Comprehensive benefits package, including health
insurance that starts day one of employment - Relocation assistance
for eligible candidates - Grow your career with up to $5000 in
tuition reimbursement per year - Three medical plan choices,
including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA)
and health savings account (HSA) - Company paid Life Insurance and
Long-term Disability - Competitive 401(k) plan that includes
automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment -
Robust PTO plan in addition to six paid holidays and 32 hours of
personal time per year - MyHealth Rewards wellness program to
improve your health and earn incentives - Family-friendly support
to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military
leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care
for your loved ones. - 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 Join
the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger
opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu.
Hours include: 7p-7a; every other weekend and holiday requirements
Job Description: - 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. 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. The Registered Nurse 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.
Position Details All nurses on this unit are required to acquire
ACLS certification. Cardiac drips administered on this unit include
but are not limited to Cardizem, Nitroglycerin, Dopamine,
Dobutamine and Milrinone. Designated Stroke Floor-Staff has
education on the NIHSS stroke scale and Stroke Education. Geisinger
Wyoming Valley 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.
EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
(Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred) Certification(s)
and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing
Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart
Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) -
RN_State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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.
Keywords: Geisinger, Scranton , RN-Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke Unit, Healthcare , Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
