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Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Benefits

Tuition Assistance

Life Insurance

401K

Relocation Bonus

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse specializing in Hemodialysis. This role involves patient assessment, implementing individualized nursing care, and managing anemia therapy protocols. Candidates must possess a Pennsylvania RN license and 2-3 years of dialysis experience.

The position offers various benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition assistance. Join a committed team dedicated to excellence in patient care within a diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a license to practice professional nursing in Pennsylvania or Temporary PA Practice Permit.
• 6 months of experience as an RN.
• 2-3 years of recent dialysis experience.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and planning nursing care for patients.
• Implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Managing anemia therapy for dialysis patients.

Skills

Nursing skills

Dialysis experience

Patient management

Education

Registered Nurse with PA license

Job description

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Days

Hours: Varied (including nine Saturday shifts per calendar year and holiday rotation)

Recruiter Contact: Ryan Hartnett at rhartnett @pennstatehealth.psu.edu

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 three-time Magnet designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our nurses exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, our nurses 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.

Located in Hershey, PA, Hershey Medical Center is part of a strong community that is enriched with socially‑minded organizations and individuals working to create a wonderful place to live. In the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey is a combination of rural, suburban and city living that is within a short distance to some of the busiest east coast cities including New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. To learn more, visit pennstatehealth.org.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurses in Hemodialysis are proud of their nurse‑driven anemia management protocol in dialysis. Ninety‑five percent of our patients are anemic as a result of their renal failure, and require erythropoietin therapy. We developed our own nurse‑driven Epogen dosing protocol, with both physician and nursing input. We check each patient’s hemoglobin weekly, and make individualized Epogen dosing adjustments every two weeks, based on each patient’s lab values.

We received the Amgen Patient Care Award for Excellence in Anemia Management, a regional award from Amgen, Inc., for the success of our nurse‑driven protocol.

Registered Nurses in Hemodialysis are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Nurse with a license to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania or a Registered Nurse from another state with a Temporary PA Practice Permit
• 6 months of experience working as a RN
• 2‑3 years of recent dialysis experience

REFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Hemodialysis or Critical Care Experience Is Strongly Preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.
• Able to lift/carry 0‑10 lbs frequently; 11‑50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push/pull 0‑20 lbs frequently; 21‑75 lbs occasionally.
• Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
• Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.
• Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role

BENEFITS:

• Paid Time Off and Personal Time
• Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full‑Time Employees)
• Elder Care/Child Care Resources
• Life Insurance
• Company Sponsored 401K
• Relocation Bonus for those who qualify

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 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday, email [e-mail] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained