RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Childbirth Center

Geisinger•Danville, PA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring an experienced inpatient Registered Nurse for the Childbirth Center at Janet Weis Children's Hospital, located at Geisinger Medical Center. The role provides nursing care throughout the continuum of care, addressing patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs. The nurse assesses patients, develops and coordinates plans of care with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members, delivers direct care, and evaluates and revises interventions based on patient responses. The position is full-time, with 40 hours weekly during orientation and 36 hours weekly after orientation. The schedule rotates between days and nights (7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m.); rotating weekend and holiday shifts are required. Geisinger lists 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 $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The nurse is accountable for fulfilling job-specific obligations and complying with organizational policies and procedures. Geisinger Medical Center has received ANCC Magnet Recognition. The organization describes its purpose and values as caring for patients, members, students, employees, and communities, and emphasizes kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety.

Requirements

Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Hold a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
Hold Basic Life Support certification.
Work rotating day and night shifts, including rotating weekends and holidays.

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 a plan of care, including patient and family education, family needs, and discharge planning, in collaboration 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 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 about 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 to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning on day one, with three medical plan choices and 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 plan with accrual opportunities.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance and parental leave pay.
Military leave pay.
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.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Shared governance structure, professional growth and advancement opportunities, and support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee Resource Groups and an employee referral incentive program.
$21,500 lump-sum hiring incentive and $7,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.