Student Nurse Trainee - Pediatric Oncology

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Student Nurse Trainee for the Pediatric Oncology unit. Under the supervision of a registered nurse, you will perform basic bedside care and daily living activities while rotating to a designated unit.

The program is designed for ASN or BSN students who have completed first clinicals. It includes a two-week orientation and a commitment to 12 hours per quarter to stay current with procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Nursing student in an accredited program with one clinical rotation completed.
• Graduate nurse without Boards may qualify.
• Commit to a two-week orientation.
• Able to work 12 hours per quarter to stay current with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic bedside care and activities of daily living under RN supervision.

Skills

Nursing student

Clinical rotation

First clinicals

Teamwork

Education

ASN or BSN program

Job description

Student Nurse Trainee - Pediatric Oncology

Penn State Health -Hershey Medical Center

Responsible to a registered nurse for performing basic bedside care and activities of daily living procedures. The student nurse trainee will be assigned to a designated unit and partnered with a patient care assistant until training completion. Students must commit to a two-week orientation period. Student nurse trainee will be expected to work 12 hours per quarter in order ensure they are up to date with organizational procedures and processes to continue in the program.

Our student nurse trainee program is a wonderful way for a student in an ASN or BSN program, who has completed their first clinicals, to gain experience in a clinical setting.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Nurses in the 18-bed unit care for patients undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer or blood disorders. Special training is provided for chemotherapy administration and management of emerging cancer-directed therapies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Nursing student of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.

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.