What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trauma Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT - Adult Emergency Department position at Penn State Health?
- $10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Eligible to those that qualify**
- New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally*
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.90
Shift: Night
Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a (every other weekend)
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This specialized trauma and resuscitation nurse will have the opportunity to work in the state of Pennsylvania’s only combined Level I adult and pediatric trauma center. Nestled within a faced-paced, high acuity Emergency Department, 30 bed Surgical ICU, and 18 bed Pediatric ICU, the specialized trauma nurse will provide expert level care in the resuscitation of over 4000 trauma patients annually. The trauma nurse will support the Milton S. Hershey Medical trauma program by facilitating specialized care in the resuscitative phase with further focus on trauma documentation compliance, proper triaging of patient’s entering the system, and throughput of trauma patients throughout the Emergency Departments. Specialized training will focus on advanced trauma courses to include TNCC, ENPC, and ATCN while forming a foundation of expert knowledge of patients from neonates through geriatrics.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in ED/Trauma or ICU (Pediatric or Adult) at a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and/or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
- AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period
- Five (5) years’ experience in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center (ED/ICU)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN)
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.
For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
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 description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. 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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania
