RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Employee support services

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an experienced RN for the Pediatric Emergency Department. This inpatient RN role assesses patient needs, develops care plans, administers medications, and maintains accurate records in a high-acuity environment.

PRN (as needed) shifts with evening and night differentials; candidates must hold a PA RN license and BLS, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in Pennsylvania or multistate license with compact.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs; develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and administer medications; monitor for reactions and adverse effects.
• Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention; report symptoms or changes.

Skills

Two years experience in ER

Education

RN license (PA or compact)

BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $3.50/hour

Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour

Hours: Varied hours

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The RN inpatient Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. The inpatient Registered Nurse administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The RN may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. The inpatient RN will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and administer medications to patients while monitoring for reactions and side effects. The RN will monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION :

The 12-bed unit provides emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions at varying acuity levels. The pediatric emergency department is a regional Level 1 pediatric trauma center treating more than 20,000 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).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Two (2) years of experience

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 Employer and 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.

Union: SEIU Equivalent (PRN)

Position RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

Location US:PA: Hershey | Nursing | PRN