RN Registered Nurse - Blood Bank

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Total Rewards program

Patient care team environment

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an Apheresis Registered Nurse to perform apheresis procedures for pediatric and adult patients, manage various access types, monitor during treatments, and collaborate with physicians and blood bank staff to ensure optimal patient care.

The role requires active RN licensure, BLS certification, and ideally prior apheresis or dialysis experience; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of employment or multistate license (NLC).
• AHA BLS certification prior to end of orientation period.
• Preferred: previous apheresis or dialysis experience.
• RN with 3–5 years’ experience and pediatric/adult nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform apheresis procedures to collect blood components.
• Monitor patients during treatments and manage adverse reactions.
• Collaborate with physicians, fellows, residents and blood bank staff.

Skills

Apheresis experience

Dialysis experience

Education

RN license

BLS certification

BSN preferred

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.

*$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify*

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

The Apheresis Registered Nurse is a highly-skills professional performing apheresis procedures, which involve collecting blood components such as plasma, platelets, or white blood cells from donors or patients. The Apheresis unit provides care for pediatric and adult outpatients, as well as inpatients. They are responsible for different types of access including tunneled and non-tunneled central lines, Apheresis ports, as well as peripheral IVs. The RN is accountable for monitoring patients during treatments and having critical thinking for adverse reactions. The department works collaboratively with doctors, fellows, residents and blood bank staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous apheresis or dialysis experience
• RN with 3-5 years’ experience and experience with pediatric and adult nursing
• Must possess knowledge of critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification
• BSN 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 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.