RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- NICU- Neonatal Intensive Care

Overview

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time experienced RN a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.50 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!

• 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.

Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) -  of Pennsylvania;
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Position Requirements

FTE : 0.9 (36 hours per week)

Shift
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Day/Night rotation (7:00 AM-7:00 PM, 7:00 PM-7:00 AM)

Schedule
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Every other weekend and holiday

Scheduling
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Shared process with block scheduling

Our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), located within Geisinger s Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, features 41 beds and provides advanced care for newborns and infants from 23 weeks gestation through term. We specialize in treating complex conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, genetic, surgical, and neurological disorders.

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

We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.