RN Registered Nurse - Neuroscience Critical Care Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition discount

Sign-on bonus

Night shift differential

Job summary

Penn State Health’s Neuroscience Critical Care Unit in Hershey, PA is seeking a dedicated RN for a full-time night shift. The Staff Nurse will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for neurologic and neurosurgical patients, focusing on education and discharge planning.

This role offers a 0.90 FTE with a $10,000 sign-on bonus and night shift differential. Join a Magnet-designated center with strong commitment to professional development and tuition benefits.

Qualifications

• 6 months RN experience required.
• Preferred neuroscience ICU experience or general ICU.
• BSN enrollment within 1 year of hire and degree completion within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for a designated patient group.
• Develop written nursing care plans including patient education and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Document care provided and patient progress.

Skills

RN experience

Neuroscience ICU

Night shift adaptability

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

RN Registered Nurse - Neuroscience Critical 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: $4.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:00a
Recruiter Contact:Jose V. Ceballos 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:

With 31 beds, the critical care unit serves neurology and neurosurgery patients receiving treatment for strokes, brain tumors, head traumas, seizures, neuro-oncology, advanced neurological monitoring and other neuromuscular disorders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.
• 6 months RN experience 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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a neuroscience Intensive Care Unit is preferred, but general intensive care unit / critical care experience is acceptable, or two years of medical/surgical/telemetry experience in an acute care setting.

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.

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.

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