Trainee PCA - Cancer Ins I/P Unit

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% Penn State tuition discount

Total Rewards Program

Be Well / Be Balanced benefits

Job summary

Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is hiring for a night-shift role focused on direct and indirect patient care in a hematology/oncology unit. The position operates 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with an on-site work arrangement and a 0.90 FTE assignment, and staff will be supported by Registered Nurses and the care team.

The role involves coordinating with nursing staff to meet scheduling needs, assisting with patient and family goals, and contributing to safe, compassionate

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care.
• Coordinate with nursing staff for scheduling and care requirements.
• Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals.
• Under supervision of the Registered Nurse, contribute to patient care and safety.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs:

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location:

US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift: Night
Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour
Hours:7:00p - 7:00a

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsible for providing direct and indirect patient care. Maintain awareness of patient population needs and scheduling requirements, provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Assist the team in meeting patient and family goals. Supervision and direction is provided by the Registered Nurse.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

With 39 beds, this unit serves patients with hematological and oncologic malignancies as well as patients receiving stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell Therapy. Nurses in this unit receive training in chemotherapy administration and the care of hematology/oncology and stem cell transplant patient. Nurses complete Oncology Nursing Society/Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONS/ONCC) Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certification as part of orientation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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.