RN- Registered Nurse Per Diem- NICU

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a per diem Inpatient Registered Nurse for the NICU at Geisinger Wyoming Valley. The role assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. The nurse promotes adaptive responses by patients and families, supports safety and patient satisfaction, provides compassionate care, coordinates care and staff interactions, and helps ensure an excellent patient and family experience. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The position includes night hours, typically 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., and offers market-leading per diem pay rates with shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Geisinger Wyoming Valley has received ANCC Magnet Recognition for nursing practice and quality patient care. The organization emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

• Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments according to 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, family needs, and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to 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 an accountable team member toward unit and organizational goals and metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education and other activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions while promoting safety and patient satisfaction.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree