Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Hershey, PA

RN Registered Nurse - DAY SHIFT - 5 Acute Care Surgical Specialties

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus! Eligible to those that qualify * New enhanced rates and comprehensive benefits to help you grow personally and professionally* Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 0.90 Shift: Day Hours: 7:00a - 7:00p Recruiter Contact: Denisse Rosado at [email protected] Are you an acute care nurse with a passion for taking care of surgical patients with extended stay needs? Come thrive with our exceptional team, proudly celebrating our second PRISM award for excellence in nursing! We're a diverse, innovative team constantly growing our expertise through pilot studies and collaborative councils. Take advantage of growth opportunities which include becoming a charge nurse or a preceptor and help lead and develop a strong team of nurses! Ready to elevate your career? Join us where excellence isn't just achieved-it's celebrated! 5 Acute-Surgical Specialties is a 47-bed acute care unit that provides care for patients from a variety of medical and surgical specialties, including gastroenterology, bariatrics, internal medicine and gynecologic oncology. Surgical specialties include colon and rectal, trauma, emergency general surgery, bariatric, transplant, neurosurgery and surgical oncology. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Staff Nurse, RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients. The nurse will establish goals and priorities of nursing care. The nurse will develop a written plan of nursing care which includes patient education and discharge planning. The staff nurse will be responsible for documentation of care given with patient progress. The RN will work collaboratively with the medical staff in matters of patient care. 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. * 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: 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. For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards 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 [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance. Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania Apply now Internal Employees - Apply