RN (Registered Nurse)

Hershey, PA

**$10,000 Sign On Bonus! – eligible to those that qualify**

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 nurses exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, our nurses 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.

Located in Hershey, PA, Hershey Medical Center is part of a strong community that is enriched with socially-minded organizations and individuals working to create a wonderful place to live. In the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey is a combination of rural, suburban and city living that is within a short distance to some of the busiest east coast cities including New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. To learn more, visit pennstatehealth.org.

The Penn State Children’s Hospital is ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one the Best Children’s Hospital across multiple specialties. As a designated Level 1 Children’s Surgery Center, the hospital is just one of eight in the nation, and the only one in Pennsylvania, to achieve this designation through the American College of Surgeons Children’s Surgery Verification Program.

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking registered nurses to provide high quality care to our tiniest of patients in our state of the art, fifty-six bed Level 4 NICU. Applicants can expect to care for premature patients, ill newborns and complex surgical patients. Special capabilities include: therapeutic hypothermia, high frequency ventilation, bubble CPAP, nitric oxide, various other respiratory support, ECMO and surgical services.

Duties and responsibilities include:

- Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate care

- Educating and supporting new parents on basic infant care including breastfeeding, hand hygiene and back to sleep

- Attention to detail in a fast paced and high stress environment

- Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary team members

Certification is encouraged and financially rewarded.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by State of employment

AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Neonatal, pediatric or critical care experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.

Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.

Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.

Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.

Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.

In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to:

Paid Time Off and Personal Time

Medical Benefits (No waiting period)

Dental and Vision Benefits

Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees)

Elder Care/Child Care Resources

Life Insurance

Company Sponsored 401K

Relocation Bonus for those who qualify

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $37.93 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical setting:

• Children's hospital
• Level I trauma center
• Magnet hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person