RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- PICU

Geisinger; Danville (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness program

Mentorship programs

Shared governance

Career development

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the PICU at Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, PA. Eligible applicants receive a $21,500 signing incentive and a $41.50 minimum hourly rate with increases for experience and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Relocation assistance up to $7,500 is available. Full benefits start on day one; schedule includes 0.9 FTE (36 hours/week), 12-hour shifts, day/night rotation, and every other

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program—Nursing (Required).
• RN license/licensure required as per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Completes assessments per scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses patient and family needs across care continuum.
• Formulates and coordinates care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provides direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Evaluates interventions and revises care plan based on patient response.
• Collaborates with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making and quality initiatives.

Skills

Assessment

Plan of care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Critical thinking

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse with the PICU a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.50 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Benefits

• 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) anda health savings account (HSA)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 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
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Location & Unit Details

Located within the Janet Weis Children's Hospital in Danville, PA, the Geisinger Pediatric ICU is a 14-bed (12 private/2 semi-private) unit. Nurse-to-patient ratio is acuity-dependent and ranges from 1:1 to 1:3 at times.

Schedule / Shift Requirements

• (.9) FTE, 36-hours weekly, 12-hour shiftsDay/Night Rotation (7a-7p, 7p-7a)Every Other Weekend & Holiday

Qualifications

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Additional Information

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. Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. 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. 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.