RN - Registered Nurse - Pediatric Procedural Sedation

Location:

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Worker Type:

Regular

Exemption Status:

No

Job Summary:

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Job Duties:

The RN Pediatric Procedural Sedation assesses, plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of pediatric patients receiving procedural sedation. Provides health education to parents and patients pre and post sedation. Initiates and interprets hemodynamic monitoring parameters. Coordinates efforts of the multidisciplinary team in planning patient care. Evaluates effectiveness of sedation plan.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 10-hour shifts; 7:00 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

A minimum of 3 years RN work experience is required; previous experience in Pediatrics and Procedural Sedation is strongly preferred.

Benefits at Geisinger:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

• Assesses, plans, organizes, performs and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of pediatric patients receiving procedural sedation.
• Provides health education to parents and patients pre and post sedation.
• Initiates and interprets hemodynamic monitoring parameters.
• Coordinates efforts of the multidisciplinary team in planning patient care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the sedation plan.
• Collaborates with the department secretary to schedule procedures.
• Reviews patients medical record for sedation risk assessment criteria.
• Participates in the teams Performance Improvement activities.

Position Details:

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.

Education:

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Experience:

Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s):

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills:

Communication, Computer Literacy, Healthcare Regulatory Environment, HR Policies, Standards And Procedures, Office Politics And Confidentiality, Teamwork, Working Independently

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.