Pediatric Inpatient RN – Sign-On & Relocation

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Wellness programs

Job summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse in the Children’s unit with a $41.50 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $7 shift differentials for evenings, nights, and weekend shifts. $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive, and $7,500 relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.

Geisinger is committed to supporting nurses through robust benefits and professional growth, as well as a strong Magnet-recognized environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Pennsylvania RN license and BLS/PALS certifications preferred.
• Ability to provide direct patient care in a pediatric inpatient setting.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Coordinates and provides plan of care with the interdisciplinary team.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Participates in quality and safety education programs.

Skills

Nursing care

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse with the Children's 2 a $41.50 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive, and $,7500 in relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse with the Children's 2 a $41.50 minimum hiring rate, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive, and $,7500 in relocation assistance offered to eligible candidates.

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (medical, 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
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.
  
  

Job Description

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
  
  

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.

Position Details

Position Qualifications/Schedule Requirements

(.9) FTE, 36 hours/weekly with (3) 12-hour shifts

Day/Night schedule rotation is required (7a-730p, 7p-730a)

Rotating weekend and holiday shifts

The Pediatric medical/surgical units, located within the Geisinger Janet Weis Children's Hospital, provide specialized family-centered care directed to

meet the needs of infants, toddlers, school-age, and adolescent patients through the collaborative efforts of a multi-disciplinary team

Apply now to learn more about career opportunities with this collaborative team!

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

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.