RN Registered Nurse (PRN L1) - Pediatric Surgical Care Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

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Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking an RN (PRN L1) for the Pediatric Surgical Care Unit. The inpatient RN will assess health needs, develop and implement care plans, and maintain records, administering medications and monitoring patient status.

Shift vary, with evening and night differentials. Must hold an RN license in PA (or multistate) and BLS; two years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS required prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs and develop nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and administer medications while monitoring for reactions and side effects.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patient conditions.

Skills

RN licensure PA or multi-state

AHA BLS

Job description

RN Registered Nurse (PRN L1) - Pediatric Surgical Care Unit

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:PRN
FTE:0.001
Shift:Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $3.00/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 FORPEDIATRIC SURGICAL CARE

The 18-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

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 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.