RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Childbirth Center

Geisinger • Danville, PA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Childbirth Center at Janet Weis Children's Hospital, located at Geisinger Medical Center. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals, and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Eligible candidates may receive a $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive and $7,500 in relocation assistance.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week during orientation and 36 hours per week after orientation is completed. The schedule rotates between day and night shifts (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), with rotating weekend and holiday shifts required. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The registered nurse assesses and addresses patients’ and families’ needs throughout the continuum of care, develops and coordinates plans of care, provides direct nursing care, and evaluates and revises interventions based on patient response. The nurse collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, contributes to evidence-based practice and unit decision-making, and participates in quality and safety activities. Geisinger Medical Center holds 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.
• Ability to work 40 hours weekly during orientation and 36 hours weekly after orientation.
• Availability for rotating day and night shifts (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), as well as rotating weekends and holidays.
• Skills in clinical practice, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care in accordance with unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding the use of 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 intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one; three medical plan choices are available.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts and a health savings account.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Paid time off plan with accrual options.
• 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 referrals for childcare, eldercare, and pet care; legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
• Shared governance structure and professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Employee Resource Groups and an employee referral incentive program.
• Hiring incentive of $21,500 and relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates.
• Up to $7 in shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed