RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Childbirth Center

Geisinger•Danville, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for its Childbirth Center at Geisinger Medical Center. The position is full-time and offers a minimum hiring rate of $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals, shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, a $21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive, and relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates. The nurse completes patient assessments, develops and delivers individualized plans of care, provides direct patient care, and evaluates and revises interventions based on patient responses. The role works with patients and families throughout the continuum of care and collaborates with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to address and facilitate patient needs. The nurse also contributes to unit decisions, team goals, quality and safety activities, and the appropriate use and handling of equipment. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The schedule rotates between day and night shifts, with rotating weekend and holiday shifts required. The schedule is 40 hours weekly during orientation and 36 hours weekly after orientation is completed.

Requirements

Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support certification.
Skills in communication, computer literacy, customer service, multitasking, and teamwork.
Availability for a rotating day/night schedule (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.), plus rotating weekend and holiday shifts.

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 according to unit standards, including patient and family education, consideration of family needs, and discharge planning.
Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policies and procedures.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient responses.
Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Problem-solve, 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.
Satisfy job-specific obligations and comply with organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, 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 and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
Paid time off accrual plan.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 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.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
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.