RN - Registered Nurse - Interventional Radiology

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Learn more about our patient-centric care and let us know that that you are interest in a future with Geisinger’s Radiology team by applying today.

• A typical schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly, days.

• Coverage at both GLH and Grays Woods.

• At least (1) year of RN work experience is required. 

• Critical care RN experience is preferred.  

• Sign on Bonus of up to $25k for new hire nurses - Ask us for more details

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 

• 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   

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly   

• 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.

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Responsible for all aspects of Radiology nursing; including assessment, evaluation, and coordination of nursing care. The Registered Nurse is responsible for performing patient assessment, patient and family teaching and triage. Provides primary clinical support to the provider and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing in the electronic medical record to ensure continuity and care.

• Provides nursing care in Radiology as they relate to patient care, imaging and interventional procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments according to policy and procedure.
• Assesses patient responses to medications and testing per protocols and document information in medical record.
• Assures all necessary paperwork and information is present for procedures.
• Prepares patients for procedures, including reviewing history and medication list, etc.
• Assesses patients’ physical status as well as their understanding of the procedure.
• Provides patient and family education.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Provides Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
• Performs emergency procedures when necessary; transports equipment to patient’s bedside when necessary.
• Starts and regulates oxygen.
• Assists with patient transport as required.
• Assists with therapies including assessing vitals and administering medications.
• Assists with orientation of personnel and students.
• Responsible for assessment of lab results prior to procedures.
• Assist throughout the radiology department with nursing needs.

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.

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.