RN - Registered Nurse Stabilization Specialist - Neonatal ICU

Company: Geisinger
Location: Mifflinburg
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse Stabilization Specialist - Neonatal ICULocation: Danville, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: Rotation Work Type: Full timeDepartment: GMC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing DivisionDate Posted: 01/31/2023Job ID: R-16422Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN Stabilization Specialist with the Neonatal ICU a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $36 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!Job DutiesBenefits of working at Geisinger:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance that starts day one of employment
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Grow your career with up to $5000 in tuition reimbursement per year
• Three medical plan choices, including options to save with a flexible spending account (FSA) and--health savings account (HSA)
• Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term disability, and Long-term disability
• Competitive 401k plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions starting day one of employment
• PTO plan that allows you to earn more time fast--
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health and earn incentives
• Family-friendly support to include adoption assistance, paid parental leave, paid military leave and a free care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones.
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• 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 programJoin the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Dana Katz, Nurse Recruiter, at --Job Description:
  • Coordinates Team Activities including assessment, stabilization, management, and monitoring during transport.
  • Gathers history, laboratory data, radiographic studies and any information pertinent to the safe and effective care and management of the neonate and coordinates the processing of this information with the attending neonatologist in order to develop a collaborative and safe management strategy for the benefit of the infant.
  • Manages specific disease processes during transport including fluids, medication, and therapies as per protocol and under the guidance of the attending neonatologist.
  • Works collaboratively with the Outreach Coordinator to provide outreach education to referring hospitals, internal staff, and the community on assessment and stabilization of newborns prior to transport.
  • Communicates effectively with referring center personnel, parents, team members, communication center, and receiving hospital personnel in a non-judgmental and efficient manner and provides all designated documentation of transport events in a timely manner.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities of the neonatal registered nurse when not performing stabilization and transport of neonates.
  • Must be prepared to leave the unit within ten minutes, including reporting off patient assignment to unit nursing staff, gathering appropriate equipment, and notifying Charge nurse.
  • Participates in performing administrative duties as follows, participates in Neonatal Outreach Education, tracks and maintains transport nurse procedure proficiency and credentialing and coordinates continuing education for RNC maintenance, manages CQI documentation, acts as team liaison to Life Flight crew, acts as team liaison for ambulance services and driver issues, maintains, evaluates and purchases program equipment participates in Pediatric Transport ListServ.
  • Performs intra-facility transport for infants requiring procedural sedation.
  • Maintains Neonatal Critical Care Certification, which requires 45 hours of continuing education every 3 years.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 DetailsLocated within the Janet Weis Children's Hospital, the GMC NICU is a Level 4, open 41-bed unit that provides specialized multidisciplinary intensive care services for newborns and infants.--This team treats infants from 23 weeks through term with respiratory, cardiac, genetic, surgical and neurological diseases.This is a full time position which requires 12 hour shifts, 36 hours weekly with rotating Day/Evening shifts and rrotating weekends/holidays. BLS is required upon hire. Neonatal Resuscitation Program and additional educational classes will be provided throughout orientation.Experience preferred:
    • Ventilators: jets, oscillators, NO and conventional
    • UVC, UAC's, PICC and PIV insertion
    • Whole body coolingThe NICU is seeking RNs that can critically think and respond and recognize changes in condition.-- You must be energetic, flexible and honest and be willing to work as part of the team. 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-Nursing (Required)ExperienceMinimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaOur Purpose & ValuesOUR 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.

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