RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- PICU

Geisinger•Danville, PA

11d•$42•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Geisinger Medical Center, located within Janet Weis Children’s Hospital in Danville, Pennsylvania. The 14-bed unit has 12 private and 2 semi-private rooms, with acuity-dependent nurse-to-patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:3. The role is a regular, full-time position scheduled for 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts, rotating between days (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) and nights (7 p.m.–7 a.m.). Nurses participate in shared scheduling in four-week blocks and work every other weekend and holiday. The nurse assesses patients within the scope of practice and unit standards, addresses the physical and broader needs of patients and families, and coordinates and delivers individualized care throughout hospitalization. Responsibilities include direct care, treatments, medications, diagnostic studies, patient and family education, discharge planning, evaluation of interventions, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse also contributes to evidence-based practice, unit decision-making, quality and safety activities, and organizational goals and metrics. Geisinger offers a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, a minimum hiring rate of $41.50 with higher rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates. The position requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program, Pennsylvania RN licensure, and Basic Life Support certification.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Hold a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Hold Basic Life Support certification.
Clinical skills, communication and interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, 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 plans of care in accordance with unit standards, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning, in coordination 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 response.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Troubleshoot and take corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
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.

Benefits

Health, 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, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off plan with accrual.
Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
Employee Assistance Program with care referrals, free 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.
Hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates.
Shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates.
Employee referral incentive program.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities, shared governance, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.