RN Staff Nurse (PRN L1) - Pediatric Perianesthesia

Mastersofpediatrics; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a qualified Registered Nurse for PRN positions in Hershey. This role involves assessing patient needs, administering care, and collaborating with surgical teams in a pediatric intensive care setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to excellence and innovation in patient care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse or holds a multistate RN license.
• AHA BLS required prior to end of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient health problems and needs.
• Administer nursing care to patients.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Health assessment

Medication administration

Education

Registered Nurse License

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Evening Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Night Shift Differential: $4.00/hour
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Elyse Hahn at [e-mail]

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 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.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

Preferred Qualification:

• Preferred: At least 1 year of Perianesthesia or PACU experience.
• If no Perianesthesia experience, candidates with at least 2 years of ICU experience or 5 years of Med-Surg experience will be considered.
• Willingness to work part-time or full-time hours during a 4-8 week orientation period.

PRN Scheduling Requirements:

• Total 12 hours per 4-week schedule period
• Holiday requirement: 12 hours total, scheduled either the day before or after designated holidays
• Weekend availability: required to work a total of two 6 hour weekend shifts per calendar year.

?Flexibility to offer additional hours and gain experience in both pediatric and adult perianesthesia care, as our competencies and patient populations are aligned.

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 Equivalent (PRN)