Registered Nurse- RN Per Diem- Perioperative

Geisinger; Shamokin (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with automatic contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Free Care.com membership

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Shamokin seeks an Inpatient RN to provide direct patient care and develop care plans. This flex position requires a minimum of 24 hours of availability every 4-week schedule, including weekends or holidays. Graduates from nursing programs with Basic Life Support Certification and a Registered Nurse license in Pennsylvania are preferred. Offers competitive pay and benefits including a 401(k) plan and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 hours of availability required every 4-week schedule.
• Flex employees must work a minimum of eight hours on weekends or holidays.
• Completes assessments based on scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Formulate and provide care plans, including education.
• Initiate collaboration with team members for patient needs.

Skills

Patient care

Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Assessment and evaluation

Evidence-based practice

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Job description

Job Summary

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

Benefits

• 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
• 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

This is a flex position where a minimum of 24 hours of availability, on every 4‑week schedule, is required. This availability and coverage must be to fill 24 hours of core needs. Flex employees are required to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per schedule on a weekend (Fri, Sat, or Sun), or on a holiday or alternate shift.

Options

8‑hour or 10‑hour shifts.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).

Certifications & Licenses

Basic Life Support Certification; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).

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.