Registered Nurse (RN)- Perioperative (Part-Time)

Location :

Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint

Shift :

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Worker Type : Regular

Regular

Exemption Status : Job Summary :

Job Summary :

Provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.

Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic.

Assists other team members on the unit.

Job Duties :

• Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non-provider staff.
• Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plan with providers.
• Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for provider, and prepares patient for examinations.
• Oversees chart checks insuring that all patient completed testing is available for provider visit.
• Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Monitor staffing levels to assure appropriate staffing based on clinic needs.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient communication.
• Provides instruction to ensure patient's understanding of medical condition and compliance with treatment instructions.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider.
• Administers medications, IV push medications, and topical medications.
• Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of diagnostic equipment and instrumentation to ensure proper operation.

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 : 2 0 hours per week, 10 hour shifts; rotating start times between 6 : 00a and 9 : 00a
• Weekends, Major Holidays and On Call : None
• Travel : None
• Experience and Certifications : Perioperative experience is strongly preferred; ACLS and PALS (will be required after hire)
• Union : Yes

Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally.

We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more :

• 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)
• 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. Access 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

Education :

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience :

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Preferred)

Certification(s) and License(s) :

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN State of Pennsylvania

Skills :

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Interpersonal Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

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, 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.