RN Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount program

Night differential $5.00/hour

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an RN for the Heart & Vascular Progressive Care unit. The role involves caring for LVAD patients and other high-acuity cardiac cases, with a focus on education and discharge planning.

Night shifts are included with differential pay and a 10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible nurses. The unit operates with an RN staff model and emphasizes expert nursing care, collaboration with physicians and a commitment to patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in PA or multi-state license via compact (Interstate Licensure).
• Must enroll in BSN program within 1 year and complete within 4 years if hired after 2015.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patient group.
• Establish goals and priorities for nursing care and develop written care plan including education and discharge planning.
• Document care and patient progress; coordinate with multidisciplinary team for optimal outcomes.

Skills

RN License

Night shift experience

Education

Registered Nurse License

Job description

RN Registered Nurse - Heart & Vascular Progressive Care

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

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift:Night
Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour
Hours:7:00p- 7:00a

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:

The 28-bed mixed-acuity unit cares for patients who have been implanted with an LVAD, which is unique to the heart and vascular critical care and heart and vascular progressive care units. Nurses also care for acute cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and congenital heart patients.

The HVPCU is a current AACN Silver Beacon Award winner and 2-time AACN Gold Beacon award winner, which recognizes excellence in nursing care and nurse satisfaction at the unit level. In addition, the HVPCU had the highest patient satisfaction of inpatient units for FY 2024.

HVPCU is an all RN staff and operates with a nurse patient ratio of 1:2-3, as well as a dedicated charge nurse free from a patient assignment. HVPCU is one of two inpatient units that care for advanced Heart Failure patients with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs) and continuous inotrope support. With a mix of both medical and surgical service lines, the HVPCU nurse is well rounded in both types of nursing. Aside from vasopressors, the HVPCU manages and titrates multiple IV drips, and manages complex patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. The HVPCU RN is responsible for managing all aspects of patient care and coordinating with the multidisciplinary team for the best patient outcomes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. required or Registered Nurse from another state with a Temporary PA Practice Permit required.

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 Wellwith Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balancedwith Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Securedwith Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewardedwith Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supportedby 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.

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