RN - Registered Nurse - Multi-Specialty Clinic
Geisinger, Phila, PA, United States
As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker’s Hospital Review, we’re working to create a national model for improving health. 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. Join us in this RN role at Geisinger's Multi‑Specialty Clinic Tunkhannock to build on that impact. A typical schedule is full‑time, 36 hours weekly, 12‑hour shifts, from 7:45 am to 8:15 pm.
Benefits 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, 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
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 to 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, and assists other team members on the unit.
Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non‑provider staff
Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plans with providers
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for the provider, and prepares patient for examinations
Oversees chart checks ensuring all patient completed testing is available for provider visit
Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment
Monitors 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 and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance
May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability
Cleans and sets up procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient
Educates staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate
Assists in all aspects of day‑to‑day clinic activity
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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Benefits 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, 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
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 to 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, and assists other team members on the unit.
Acts as clinic lead providing oversight of clinic flow and non‑provider staff
Triages patient sick calls to facilitate appropriate treatment plans with providers
Obtains and documents patient medical history, chief complaint, vital signs, and provides basic medical data base for the provider, and prepares patient for examinations
Oversees chart checks ensuring all patient completed testing is available for provider visit
Assists providers in procedures as directed by provider to facilitate accurate diagnosis and treatment
Monitors 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 and identify need for preventive and corrective maintenance
May clean, sterilize and prepare instruments, according to established protocols, to ensure required level of asepsis and adequate availability
Cleans and sets up procedure rooms between cases, ensures required level of asepsis, availability of appropriate instruments and equipment, and preparation of patient
Educates staff and patients on all aspects of medication and treatments as appropriate
Assists in all aspects of day‑to‑day clinic activity
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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