RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Childbirth Center

Geisinger•Danville, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time inpatient Registered Nurse for its Childbirth Center at Geisinger Medical Center. The role provides direct nursing care throughout the patient’s hospitalization, including assessment, care planning, treatment, medication administration, diagnostic studies, patient and family education, and discharge planning. The nurse evaluates patient responses and adjusts care in collaboration with physicians and the interdisciplinary team. The position typically takes place in a clinical environment and includes a rotating day/night schedule (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday shifts. During orientation, the schedule is 40 hours weekly; after orientation is completed, it is 36 hours weekly. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and patient care quality.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Basic Life Support certification.
Communication skills.
Computer literacy.
Customer service skills.
Multitasking skills.
Teamwork skills.
Work a rotating day/night schedule, rotating weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments within scope of practice and unit standards.
Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care, including patient and family education, attention to family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Problem-solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
Work as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Pre-tax healthcare and dependent-care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance.
Parental leave pay and military leave pay.
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program, including care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, and digital self-help tools.
Voluntary benefits, including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Shared governance structure for nurses.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and community involvement.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive of $21,500 in a lump sum.
Relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.