Job SummaryCommitted Flex RNs with the Geisinger Pediatric Float Pool will receive $55.00 in base hourly pay, an additional $5.00 in float premium pay, and up to $7 in shift differential pay for evening, night, and weekend shifts!Job DutiesBenefits of working at Geisinger:
401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health
Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.
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Job Description:
Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.
Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.Position DetailsPosition Requirements:Minimum (1) year current experience working in inpatient pediatric critical care & neonatal intensive careMinimum (1) year current experience in travel nursing or float shifts specifically with inpatient pediatric critical care & neonatal intensive carePALs, BLS, and ACLS must be currentSchedule Requirements:Rotation day/night schedule or straight nights(3) different flexible schedule options offeredNo straight day shift schedulesRNs with this team are required to work 6-week unit assignments and are eligible to earn Voluntary Staffing Incentives once 36 hours weekly have been worked. This is an overtime eligible position. This is a non-benefit eligible position. Must have the experience and ability to float between NICU, PICU, and Pediatric Med-Surg Units. Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)ExperienceCertification(s) and License(s)Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RNState of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification within 6 months - American Heart Association (AHA); Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.