Per Diem / PRN Nurse Level I RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
3x12 hrs, Days

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 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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

3 years of NICU experience preferred.

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.

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.

Recruiter: Kristen Brannen