Patient Safety Companion - Contingency Staffing

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Penn State tuition discount

Be Well - wellness programs

Be Balanced - generous PTO

Be Secured - retirement

Be Rewarded - tuition reimbursement

Be Supported - HR & benefits services

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Patient Safety Companion for a 0.90 FTE night shift. You will observe and monitor patients to ensure safety and aid comfort under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

The role offers full-time status, shift differential, and a comprehensive benefits package with Tuition Discount via the Grant-in-Aid program for employees and eligible dependents.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older
• Previous training and/or experience in basic health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient(s) to ensure safety and prevent injury; assist with basic care under supervision of RN.

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location:

US:PA: Hershey

Work Type:

Full Time

FTE:

0.90

Shift:

Night

Night Shift Differential:

$2.50/hour

Hours:

7:00p - 7:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing constant observation and monitoring of assigned patient(s) to ensure their safety and prevention of injury. This includes assisting with basic care to assure patient’s comfort under the direct supervision of the responsible Registered Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• 16 years of age or older

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous training and/or experience in basic health care 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

Position

Patient Safety Companion - Contingency Staffing

Location

US:PA: Hershey | Human Services | Full Time

Req ID

97198