RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric Perianesthesia

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an RN Staff Nurse for the Pediatric Perianesthesia unit at their Hershey Medical Center. This full-time role involves comprehensive nursing responsibilities aimed at pediatric patients pre- and post-surgery. Applicants must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and should ideally possess a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, with a strong emphasis on patient education and care planning.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee wellness programs

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse by state of employment.
• BLS certification required prior to orientation.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for patients.
• Collaborate with medical staff on patient care.
• Document care provided and patient progress.

Skills

Patient assessment

Nursing care planning

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Registered Nurse license

Job description

RN Staff Nurse - Pediatric Perianesthesia

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 6:00p

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 FOR PEDIATRIC PERIANESTHESIA:

Nurses in the 28-bed intensive care unit care for patients before and following surgery, rotating through pre- and post-operative areas. Specialties involved in treatment include otolaryngology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric gastroenterology, pediatric pulmonary, pediatric surgery and urology.

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 required.
• BLS required prior to orientation completion.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
  
  

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 fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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