Student Nurse Trainee - Pediatric Oncology Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Fitness Discounts at University Fitness Center, Peloton

Retirement and Life Insurance options

Tuition Reimbursement and employee recognition programs

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Hershey is seeking a Student Nurse Trainee responsible for providing basic bedside care and supporting patient care activities. The role requires participation in a two-week orientation and a commitment to ongoing training. Ideal candidates are nursing students who have completed their first clinical rotation. Join us to gain valuable clinical experience and develop your skills within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must commit to a two-week orientation period.
• Expected to work 12 hours per quarter to stay updated with procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bedside care and activities of daily living procedures.
• Assigned to a designated unit and partnered with a patient care assistant.
• Commit to a two-week orientation and maintain procedures knowledge with 12 hours per quarter.

Education

Nursing student of an accredited Nursing Program

One clinical rotation or Graduate Nurse without Boards

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Renee Webster at [e-mail]

Summary of Position

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 to 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.

Benefits

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.

About Penn State 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.

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.

Additional Information

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.

Legal and Compliance

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: Non Bargained