RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Medical- Infant & Toddler

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), USA.

Shift: Rotation schedule (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am) with rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36 (3 x 12-hour shifts).

Full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Children’s Services with a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 per hour, increased rates for experienced individuals, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Offer includes $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive and up to $7,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one.
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network.
• Pre-tax savings plans: FSA and HSA.
• Company-paid life, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous PTO plan with rapid accrual.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental and military leave,  membership for backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, etc.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Shared governance structure for nurse empowerment.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee referral incentive program.

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care continuum.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care per unit standards, including education, family needs, and discharge planning.
• Provide direct patient care: treatments, medications, diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise care plans accordingly.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team; proactively resolve patient needs.
• Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures concerning equipment care.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice utilization.
• Actively engage as a team member toward unit and organizational goals; accountable for unit and system metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Work in a clinical environment; comply with all policies and procedures.

FTE = 0.9 (36 hours weekly). Shift schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts. Day/Night rotation (7am-7pm, 7pm-7am). Rotating weekend and holiday shifts. Units:
Pediatric medical/surgical units at Geisinger Janet Weis Children’s Hospital providing family-centered care to infants, toddlers, school-age, and adolescent patients.

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification – American Heart Association (AHA).

• Clinical skills
• Communication & interpersonal communication
• Organizational skills
• Preceptor skills
• Teamwork

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.