RN Registered Nurse - Med/Surg 5th Floor North

Penn State Health; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a Staff Nurse, RN, to join their team in Hershey, PA. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, and implementing nursing care for a designated group of patients. You'll collaborate with medical staff and develop patient care plans.

The position requires a valid Registered Nurse license and AHA BLS certification. Penn State Health offers opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• AHA BLS certification required before the end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for patients.
• Establishing goals and priorities of nursing care.
• Collaborating with medical staff on patient care.

Skills

Registered Nurse License

BLS Certification

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

$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: Day

Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p

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 38‑bed medical oncology unit serves patients with hematological and oncological malignancies from internal medicine, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, as well as others. The unit also accommodates patients of all sizes from all medical and surgical specialties. Nurses in this unit receive training in chemotherapy administration and the care of hematological/oncology patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 1, 2015 to enroll in a baccalaureate in nursing degree program within one year of their hire date and complete the degree within four years of their hire date. (This does not apply if your hire date was prior to June 30, 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.

Benefits Package

• 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 Healthcare Pennsylvania