RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Pediatric ICU- PICU

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time RN with the PICU 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.

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.

(.9) FTE

Day/Night Rotation

Shared Scheduling Process

Every Other Weekend + Holiday

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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Licenses/Certifications:

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body;
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Skills:

Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork

• Full benefits (health, 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 with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free  membership with discounted backup care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, and work-life resources
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• Shared governance and opportunities for growth and advancement
• Mentorship from nursing leadership
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups and employee referral incentives

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now. To learn more, contact Dana Katz, Nurse Recruiter, at dkatz

Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of staff with a Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, security measures on campus, and a K-9 security program where applicable.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The statements are not all-inclusive and additional competencies may be required in department-specific orientations.