RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Emergency Department

RN Registered Nurse – Pediatric Emergency Department

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: Hershey, PA

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Evening

Shift Differential: $3.00 per hour

Hours: 3:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m., every third weekend

Recruiter Contact: Elyse Hahn – erider.edu

Sign‑On Bonus: $10,000 (eligible to those who qualify)

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, develop a written plan of nursing care that includes patient education and discharge planning, and document care given with patient progress. The RN will work collaboratively with the medical staff in matters of patient care.

The 12‑bed unit provides emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions at varying acuity levels. The pediatric emergency department is a regional Level 1 pediatric trauma center treating more than 20,000 patients annually.

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS before the end of orientation period.

Note:

Penn State Hershey requires all registered nurses hired after July 1, 2015 to enroll in a baccalaureate nursing degree program within one year of hire and complete the degree within four years of hire.

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.

• Employee Wellness Programs, fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Generous Paid Time Off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, and identity theft protection.
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

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 our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values—Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence—our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, 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.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay is based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities. Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status.

Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

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