RN - Registered Nurse - Hematology/Oncology

< p> < b> Job Summary< /b> < /p> < p> 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.< /p> < p> < b> Job Duties< /b> < /p> < p> < p> The RN 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.< /p> < br /> < p style="color: !important"> The is role full-time, 40 hours weekly; dayshift with rotating 8-hour shifts. < /p> < br /> < p style="color: !important"> A minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required.< /p> < br /> < p style="color: !important"> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Benefits at Geisinger: < /span> < /b> < br /> We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including: < /p> < ul> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Health, dental, and vision insurance< /span> < /b> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Three medical plan choices< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> , including expanded network options< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Pre-tax savings plans< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> (FSA & HSA)< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance< /span> < /b> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions< /span> < /b> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Generous PTO< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> that accrues quickly< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Up to $5, 000 in tuition reimbursement< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> per calendar year< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> MyHealth Rewards wellness program< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> with financial incentives< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Family-friendly support< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Employee Assistance Program (EAP)< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more< /span> < /li> < li> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Voluntary benefits< /span> < /b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more< /span> < /li> < /ul> < br /> < p style="color: !important"> < b> < span style="font-size: inherit"> Jobies: < /span> < /b> < /p> < ul> < li> Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.< /li> < li> Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.< /li> < li> Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including patient and family education with members of the interdisciplinary team.< /li> < li> Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.< /li> < li> Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork.< /li> < li> Accesses implanted venous access devices for labs and infusions.< /li> < li> Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider.< /li> < li> Administers and disposes of chemotherapy as required by regulatory guidelines.< /li> < li> Documents administration of chemotherapy.< /li> < li> Administers and follows related research protocols.< /li> < li> Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.< /li> < li> Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.< /li> < li> Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.< /li> < li> Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.< /li> < li> Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.< /li> < li> Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.< /li> < /ul> < br /> < /p> < p> < b> Position Details< /b> < /p> < p> < p> 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.< /p> < /p> < p> < b> Education< /b> < /p> < p> Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)< /p> < p> < b> About Geisinger< /b> < /p> < p> 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.< /p>