RN- Registered Nurse Per Diem- NICU

Geisinger (old); Pittston Township (PA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Geisinger Wyoming Valley is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for inpatient care on night shifts. The role offers market-leading pay with up to a $7 shift differential for evenings, nights, and weekends, and requires active Pennsylvania RN licensure and BLS certification.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, care planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania and Basic Life Support certification are required.

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.
• 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 on patient response.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

Location

Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV) Shift: Nights (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN market leading pay rates and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, nights, and weekend shifts!

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. The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Geisinger: 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions 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 MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health Join the Geisinger Family!

Position Details

Hours include: 7p-7:30a

Geisinger Wyoming Valley 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), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_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.

* Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

We are an affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.