staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $38-54 per hour Job Listing at PennState Health in Hershey, PA (Job ID 5398223-2024-10-01)

Description

PennState Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a nursing job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days, flexible
• Employment Type: Staff

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nursing Professional Development Generalist supports the quality of care provided to patients by Department of Nursing staff through optimal orientation programs, ongoing evaluation of competence, and support of lifelong learning. The Nursing Professional Development Specialist promotes relevant professional development opportunities and mentorship for members of the department of nursing at all levels to assist with the achievement of personal and professional goals.

Our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) is a high paced unit with 91 staff members. The unit is currently enhancing our team to support growth. The PICU currently cares for patients with diagnoses from over 17 different service lines, from newborn to young adult. Our nurses are required to have PALS certification, and are now evolving to require ACLS certification as well due to their care of young adults who have had congenital heart surgery and are still followed by a pediatric congenital heart surgeon. Our incredible nurses are also are trauma certified, care for ECMO patients, CRRT, perform targeted temperature management, care for pediatric cardiothoracic surgery and perform nurse-controlled sedation.

As the only Children's Hospital between Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, our team is committed to staying on the cutting edge on new developments in the world of pediatric medicine. These advances require an educator to create content and implement change while also supporting staff in orientation and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• At least three (3) years' experience as registered nurse
• Must obtain Master's degree in nursing or related field within five (5) years of hire
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

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.

For more information:

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.

For a full list with more detailed information:

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.

Penn State Health Job ID #2139-53939. Posted job title: Nursing Professional Develop Generalist - Day Shift - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they're needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It's an opportunity to be a part of a team that's changing lives every day.

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program