Graduate Nurse - Observation Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is looking for new RN graduates for the Graduate Nurse Residency Program at the Hershey Medical Center. This full-time position provides a structured educational transition into nursing, focusing on assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in a dynamic environment. The program supports continual learning and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a signing bonus for eligible candidates.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Graduate Nurse with Temporary Practice Permit or RN license.
• Must have graduated within one year of cohort start date.
• AHA BLS certification required by orientation end.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Care for adult and pediatric patients in the Emergency Department Observation Unit.
• Participate in all learning opportunities offered during residency.

Skills

Assessing nursing care

Planning nursing care

Implementing nursing care

Evaluating nursing care

Education

Graduate Nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit

Registered Nurse by state of employment

Graduated within one year of cohort start date

Tools

AHA BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus ? eligible to those that qualify**

*New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally*

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Unit: Emergency Department Observation Unit
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied hours
Recruiter Contact: Renee Webster at [e-mail]

SPRING/SUMMER 2025 GRADUATES

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center located in Central Pennsylvania. With a four-time Magnet accreditation, Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center offers endless opportunities for Registered Nurses to grow and expand their career.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a full-time RN position that creates a seamless educational transition into the nursing world. This position offers an exceptional experience for new RN graduates to continue to learn and grow in their nursing career while assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients. Graduate nurse residents are expected to remain full-time on one unit for the entire year of the program, as well as actively participate in all learning opportunities that are offered.

This is a 12-bed unit where nurses care for adult patients undergoing short-term observation for conditions such asallergic reactions, asthma, cellulitis, chest pain, hyperglycemia, dehydration, seizures, pneumonia, and substance use disorder. Pediatric patients are observed for conditions such as croup, bronchiolitis, asthma, dehydration and accidental ingestion.

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients.

RESIDENCY APPLICATION & INTERVIEWS:

Please include an updated resume with your application.
Interviews for the Graduate Nurse Residency Program are conducted weekly with hiring occurring on a rolling basis.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Graduate Nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit or currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Candidates must have graduated within one (1) year of the cohort start date.
• AHA BLS before the end of the orientation period.

Please note- Penn State Hershey requires all registered nurses hired after July 1st, 2015 to enroll in a baccalaureate in nursing degree program within one year of their hire date and complete the degree within 4 years of their hire date. (This does not apply if your hire date was before June 30th, 2015).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Preferred experience includes GN and/or RN license, professional nursing certification, ACLS, and PALS.

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.

For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth

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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania