RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- NICU
About The Position
Geisinger is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). This is a full-time position offering a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, with a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 and potential for increased rates based on experience. Additional shift differentials of up to $7 are available for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance of up to $7,500 is also offered for eligible candidates. The NICU is a Level IV unit within Geisinger's Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, featuring 41 beds and providing advanced care for newborns and infants from 23 weeks gestation through term. The unit specializes in treating complex conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, genetic, surgical, and neurological disorders. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition®, signifying the highest standards in nursing practice and patient care.
Requirements
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- Clinical Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizing
- Preceptor Skills
- Teamwork
Nice To Haves
- Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX is taken
Responsibilities
- 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.
Benefits
- Full benefits (medical, 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 that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility assistance
- Parental leave pay
- Military leave pay
- Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
- Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
- Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
- Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
- Employee referral incentive program
- Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
