Registered Nurse Lead - LIFE Geisinger

Job Summary 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. Job Duties LIFE Geisinger offers a full range of health and medical services. Our Geisinger nurses make a difference in the lives of the people they see every day- our friends, neighbors, and family members. You'll lead a team of staff with responsibility for all operational functions of the team. Join a team where you are truly valued - at LIFE Geisinger. A typical schedule is full-time, 40 hours weekly. Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN State of Pennsylvania is required. At least two (2) years of RN work experience required. 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. Position Details Responsible for developing and initiating improvements in the organization and delivery of high quality, cost effective services. Responsible for access to and the flow of patients and their treatments. Leads team of staff with responsibility for all operational functions of the team. Responsible for developing and initiating improvements in the organization and delivery of high-quality, cost-effective services. Responsible for access to and the flow of patients and their treatments. Oversees all aspects of assigned area which includes operational, quality and statistical. Identifies and resolves discrepancies. Leads the monitoring of customer satisfaction, turnaround time and other measurable parameters that represent indicators of departmental performance improvement. Performs duties of the staff nurse within area of expertise. Works in partnership as part of the team of clerical and nursing staff, and clinic support for the benefit of the patient. Effectively manages people, resources and time in partnership with other team leaders to achieve results; shares resources as appropriate. Proactively responds to and supports change; anticipates problems and effectively adjusts plans. Balances short-term and long-term objectives. Identifies and implements ways to reduce costs and streamline efforts within and between clinic areas while maintaining quality standards. Adjusts to changing work needs and demands; helps others respond quickly; helps remove barriers to team effectiveness. Structures work assignments to appropriate level to most effectively use resources; adjusts as needed. Coordinates and manages the resources within the treatment room to maximize efficiency and safety. Acts as mentor, teacher and coach to others includes new employees while maintaining their orientation folders and oversight; actively uses the team performance management process. Motivates others to seek and participate in developmental opportunities. Fosters an environment of continuous learning; takes risks; helps others understand that mistakes are an opportunity for learning; contributes to the professional growth of employees. Ensures all required performance improvement and quality control documentation is completed for assigned sections. Has knowledge of and insures compliance with all regulatory and accrediting requirements. Identifies QC deficiencies, initiates and monitors corrective actions. Participates in the interview and selection process for team members. Monitors staffing, vacation scheduling, cross-training activities/ Coordinates and conducts team orientation with all new team members. Coordinates performance evaluation process for all team members. Gathers and evaluates input regarding employee discipline prior to implementing to insure fairness and standardization throughout the department. 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. Education Experience Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred) Minimum Of 2 Years-Nursing (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania 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.