Skip to main content

RN - Registered Nurse - Wound Care

Apply
Location Scranton, PA Job Category RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Evenings Work Type Full time Department Northeast Region Vascular Access Team Date posted 10/29/2025 Job ID R-87462

Job Summary

We’re offering $10,000 in sign-on incentives for qualified candidates—and that’s just the beginning. If you're looking for a fresh start or a new challenge in your nursing career, join our dynamic Wound Care team and continue your RN journey in a collaborative environment where innovation and compassion drive everything we do.

Job Duties

Why Join Us?

Our culture empowers nurses to act with purpose and urgency—delivering timely, patient-centered care that enhances the overall experience. You’ll be part of a highly skilled and dedicated team that values responsiveness, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Position Highlights:

  • Sign-On Incentive: Up to $15,000 for qualified candidates
  • Schedule: Full-time union position (36 hours weekly)- 12-hours shifts, evenings; hours 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 p.m. There is a potential for weekend and holiday coverage in the future.

Qualifications:

  • Active RN license
  • Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BSN)
  • A minimum of 2 years of RN work experience

Benefits at Geisinger


We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
  • Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
  • Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous PTO that accrues quickly
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
  • Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
  • Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Wound Care Nurse to join our team. This role focuses on the assessment, planning, and delivery of specialized care for patients with integumentary system disorders, including wounds, pressure injuries, ostomies, and continence issues. The ideal candidate will be a clinical expert who promotes patient safety, satisfaction, and optimal healing outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments in alignment with nursing scope of practice.
  • Address the physical, emotional, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the care continuum.
  • Serve as a clinical expert in wound, ostomy, and continence care, including pressure injury prevention and treatment.
  • Develop individualized care plans with realistic and measurable goals, adjusting as needed.
  • Deliver direct patient care and provide consultations for complex skin integrity issues.
  • Collaborate proactively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and care management to ensure continuity of care.
  • Lead initiatives to improve clinical outcomes and best practices in wound care.
  • Participate in committees, quality improvement projects, and the development of educational materials.
  • Evaluate home care readiness and coordinate discharge planning with patients, families, and care teams.
  • Provide guidance to hospital committees on wound care standards and protocols.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in relevant clinical equipment and technologies.

Position Details

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.

Responsibilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Communication; Organizing; Clinical Skills; Interpersonal Communication; Teamwork; Preceptor Skills

Success Profile

Success Profile

What makes a successful nurse at Geisinger? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

  • Collaborative
  • Communicator
  • Compassionate
  • Problem-solver
  • Team Player
  • Trustworthy

Culture

Culture

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. Our nurses treat each other with respect and compassion, embrace diversity and take time to connect and listen. We are led by five main values:

  • Kindness

  • Excellence

  • Safety

  • Learning

  • Innovation

Learn more

Geisinger nurses: in their own words

Hear from some members of our Geisinger team and how the fight against COVID-19 has affected them.

Employee Testimonial

Our Geisinger Family

Kayla Montecalvo

Growing up in the northeast, Geisinger has always had a reputation of being a leader in cutting edge medicine. Being part of their staff is both a privilege and honor. So far working as a RN, has been an incredible experience. The staff is knowledgeable and passionate about their field. They are always willing to help me further my education and skills.

Kayla Montecalvo

RN, Telemetry Unit, GMC
Madison Osborne

I had a very positive experience as a student nurse during my clinical rotations and knew I wanted to join the nursing team at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. As a new nurse everyone has been extremely helpful. My coworkers are dedicated to the success of the team and providing the best care possible for our patients.

Madison Osborne

RN, Orthopedic Oncology, GLH
Janet Tomcavage

I'm excited to take the lessons I've learned along my journey from bedside nurse to educator to leader and help position Geisinger's more than 6,500 nurses—in all positions, from LPNs to RNs to advanced practice nurses—for their own future successes.

Janet Tomcavage

Chief Nursing Executive, MSN, RN

Benefits

Benefits

  • Health and Wellness Programs

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Professional Development

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

  • Collaboration

  • Awards and Recognition

About Geisinger

Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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.

Our Vision & Values

Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.

Our Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

Sign up for job alerts

Sign up below to receive job alerts and communications about career opportunities with Geisinger.

Interested InSearch location and/or categories of interest below and click "Add".

Our Terms of Use explain how we collect and use information about you and the rights you have. By submitting your information you acknowledge you have read those documents and consent to receive SMS communications and email job alerts from Geisinger.

Returning Users