Cardiac RN - LVAD Care (Evening Shift)

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Evening shift differential

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA, is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN for a 0.90 FTE Evening shift on a 28-bed unit caring for LVAD and advanced heart failure patients. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while coordinating with the medical team.

The role includes a mandatory Nursing degree progression plan within four years of hire and a January 2015 policy on continued education. A $3.00/hour evening shift differential applies and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available for

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in the state of employment or a multistate license through the Compact.
• Enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing degree program within one year of hire; completion within four years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a designated patient group.
• Develop written care plans including patient education and discharge planning.
• Document care and collaborate with medical staff on patient care decisions.
• Maintain appropriate patient safety and adherence to unit standards.

Education

Registered Nurse license (PA) or multistate license via Compact

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a to 4:30p, occasional varied start time

Recruiter Contact: Brie Kissell at [e-mail]

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing assistance with various health care services, for obtaining specimens, for conducting routine lab studies of specimens, and for assisting with administrative functions such as coordinating patient flow and scheduling appointments and phone messages.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must meet current eligibility to sit for the exam with attainment of certification or registration through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistants within 90-days of employment date; or current active status as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through one of the Penn State Health approved agencies for Medical Assistant certification required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or must obtain BLS Certification within 6 months of employment date
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
• Previous outpatient experience preferred
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained