Registered Nurse- RN- Pediatric Intensive Care, PICU

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full‑time Inpatient Registered Nurse position in the PICU with a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The base hiring rate is $41.50 per hour, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Eligible candidates also may receive $7,500 in relocation assistance.

• Full benefits (medical, 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) and a 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 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  membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; 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 Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education 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.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes proactive steps to resolve 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 unit and organization goals 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 and the nurse is accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organizational policies and procedures.

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.

• Full‑time (0.9 FTE), 36‑hour weekly, 12‑hour shifts
• Day/Night rotation (7 a.m.–7 p.m., 7 p.m.–7 a.m.)
• Shared scheduling process
• Every other weekend & holiday

• Education:
  
  Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)
• Certifications and License(s):
  Pediatric Advanced…