RN Registered Nurse - Inpatient Nurse Pediatric Surgical Care Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Tuition discount

Tuition reimbursement

Be Well program

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for the Inpatient Pediatric Surgical Care Unit. The role requires assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a designated patient group, developing a written care plan, and documenting progress while collaborating with the medical team.

Shift is night, 7:00p–7:00a, with $5 shift differential and a 0.90 FTE schedule. Eligible hires may receive a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license.
• AHA BLS certification prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned pediatric patients.
• Develop and document a written plan of nursing care including education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with medical staff to coordinate patient care and progress documentation.

Skills

Registered Nurse

BLS Certification

Education

RN Licensure

Job description

RN Registered Nurse - Inpatient Nurse Pediatric Surgical Care Unit

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
Recruiter Contact:Elyse Hahn at [e-mail]

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 18-26 bed unit serves patients receiving acute or intermediate care from pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, urology, and plastic surgery specialties and gastroenterology.

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 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.