RN - Registered Nurse Per Diem - ICU

Geisinger • Lewistown, PA

2d • 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; promotes adaptive responses by patients and families; supports safety and patient satisfaction; and provides compassionate care. The role coordinates patient care and staff interactions and is accountable for delivering the best possible patient and family experience.

The nurse completes assessments according to scope of practice and unit standards; addresses patients’ and families’ physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs; and coordinates care plans, education, family needs, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team. The position provides direct care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, evaluates and revises interventions based on patient response, and collaborates with physicians and other team members to resolve patient needs. The nurse also troubleshoots equipment, participates in evidence-based unit decisions, works toward unit and organizational goals, and takes part in quality and safety improvement activities.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The employee must meet position-specific obligations and follow organizational policies and procedures. Department-specific orientation competencies and skills are essential to job performance. The position requires graduation from a nursing specialty training program, Basic Life Support certification, and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. Geisinger advertises market-leading per diem pay rates and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

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 adaptive responses by patients and families, patient safety, and patient satisfaction, while providing compassionate care.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions and optimize the patient and family experience.
• 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 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 involving equipment.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making regarding evidence-based practice.
• Work toward unit and organizational team goals and remain accountable for unit- and system-specific metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education and activities intended to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

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; 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, dental, and domestic partner coverage.
• Up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed