RN Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well – wellness programs

Be Balanced – generous PTO & parental/

Be Secured – retirement & insurance

Be Rewarded – tuition reimbursement

Be Supported – HR services

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is hiring a Staff Nurse for the Adult Emergency Department. The role involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for a designated patient group, with a written care plan that includes education and discharge planning.

The 60-bed ED handles acute and urgent care across a broad acuity range, with a Level 1 trauma designation. This full-time-adjacent part-time 0.50 FTE position requires day shifts and every-other-weekend

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Nurse Licensure Compact
• AHA BLS required before end of orientation period
• Penn State Hershey requires RN hires after July 1, 2015 to enroll in a BSN within one year and complete within four years

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a designated group of patients.
• Develop written plan of nursing care including education and discharge planning.
• Document care given and patient progress; collaborate with medical staff on patient care.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

Education

BSN coursework enrollment within 1 year

Job description

RN Registered Nurse - Adult Emergency Department

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:Part Time
FTE:0.50
Shift:Day
Hours:9:00a - 7:00p, every other weekend, opportunity for every 3rd weekend off orientation

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Staff Nurse, RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients. The nurse will establish goals and priorities of nursing care. The nurse will develop a written plan of nursing care which includes patient education and discharge planning. The staff nurse will be responsible for documentation of care given with patient progress. The RN will work collaboratively with the medical staff in matters of patient care.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

This is a 60-bed unit where nurses care for patients undergoing emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions in a wide variety of acuity levels. The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center treating more than 70,000 patients annually.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact
• AHA BLS prior to end of 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 prior to June 30th, 2015).

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 Employerand 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.

Get job alerts tailored to your interests and updates on new roles delivered to your inbox.