RN - Registered Nurse - Neuroscience ICU

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring Incentive

Relocation Assistance

Healthcare Benefits

Self-Scheduling

Collaborative Work Environment

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Inpatient RN for their Neuroscience ICU. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a critical care environment focused on neurosurgery and neurology. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, the organization provides a supportive atmosphere for professional growth. You will engage in patient assessments, care planning, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest quality of care. If you are a compassionate nurse looking to make a difference in patients' lives, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed registered nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in critical care nursing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and assess patient needs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $40.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates! Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Katy Baralt, Nurse Recruiter, at [e-mail].

Job Duties

• 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

Schedule Details: full time, 36 hours per week, night shift, every other weekend and every other holiday. We offer self-scheduling that is modified by a scheduling committee to meet the needs of the unit.

Unit Details: Neuroscience ICU is an 18 bed critical care unit with primary focus being on the neurosurgery and neurology patient populations. Collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach to patient care, utilizing nursing, physician, respiratory therapy, and ancillary staff members to perform at the highest standard. The NSICU will offer cutting edge neurosurgery technologies and innovations in a fast-paced environment. We offer self-scheduling that is modified by a scheduling committee to meet the needs of the unit.

Unit is operationalized in shared governance, giving autonomy to charge nurses and unit staff to make decisions that directly impact professional practice and day-to-day operations. Staff are supported by the Operations Manager, two Team Coordinators, and two Clinical Nurse Educators.

Seeking candidates who wish to make an impact with patients, families, and peers, and are strongly internally motivated to succeed in their professional development. We are looking for candidates who can critically think to make quick decisions, while remaining calm during stressful situations; someone who is detail-oriented, but able to see the bigger picture. Integrity and the ability to self-report mistakes or errors without fear of being reprimanded is a must. Never be afraid to ask questions and understand the “why”.

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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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.