RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- PICU

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive

Relocation assistance

Shift differentials

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

PTO accrual

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Pediatric ICU at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. The role encompasses comprehensive patient care, coordination with the care team, and family education within a 14-bed PICU setting.

With a 36-hour work week (12-hour shifts) and Day/Night rotation, eligible candidates may receive a $21,500 hiring incentive and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate from nursing specialty training program (required) and licensed RN.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Pennsylvania RN licensure or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments per scope of practice and unit standards.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Coordinate discharge planning with interdisciplinary team.
• Participate in quality and safety education programs and unit decisions.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

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!

Job Duties

• 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) anda 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 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

• 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 Include: (.9) FTE, 36-hours weekly, 12-hour shifts Day/Night Rotation (7a-7p, 7p-7a) Shared Scheduling Process (4-week Schedule Blocks) Every Other Weekend & Holiday
• 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)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

Skills

• Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

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, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine 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 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Aff… Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.