RN - Registered Nurse Per Diem - ICU

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse for the ICU at Geisinger Lewistown Hospital. The nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs, promote safety, maximize patient satisfaction, and support the best possible patient and family experience. The role provides compassionate care and coordinates patient care and staff interactions while meeting the qualifications required for the assigned nursing unit.

The Registered Nurse completes assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and develops and delivers plans of care, including education and discharge planning, in coordination with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse provides direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure; evaluates interventions and revises plans based on patient response; and collaborates with physicians and other team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.

The position also involves troubleshooting equipment, participating in unit-based decisions about evidence-based practice, working toward unit and organizational goals, and taking part in quality and safety education and improvement activities. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must meet job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures; additional competencies and skills specified in department orientation are essential to the role.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote patient and family adaptation, safety, patient satisfaction, and a positive patient/family experience.
• Provide compassionate care and coordinate patient care and staff interactions.
• Complete assessments in accordance with scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate and provide plans of care, including patient and family education and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Troubleshoot equipment and take corrective measures in its care and handling.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
• Work as a team member toward unit and organizational goals and remain accountable for applicable metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education and activities that improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program with childcare, eldercare, and pet-care referrals; free legal guidance; mental health visits; work-life support; and digital self-help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Healthcare benefits, including vision, dental, and domestic partner coverage, for full-time and part-time positions from day one.
• Up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed