RN Registered Nurse Inpatient - Telemetry Care Unit 8 West

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Evening (7:00p - 7:00a)

Evening Shift Differential: $3.00/hour

Summary of Position

The Staff Nurse, RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients, establishing goals and priorities of nursing care, developing written care plans that include patient education and discharge planning, and documenting care. The RN works collaboratively with medical staff in matters of patient care.

Department Description

The 28‑bed mixed‑acuity unit cares for patients who have been implanted with an LVAD, as well as acute cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and congenital heart patients. The unit is an AACN Silver Beacon Award winner with a 1:2‑3 nurse‑to‑patient ratio and a dedicated charge nurse. Nurses manage complex patients, including vasopressors, IV drips, and advanced Heart Failure care with LVADs and continuous inotrope support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. Registered Nurse from another state with a Temporary PA Practice Permit required.

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 it within four years.

Preferred Qualifications

None noted.

Benefits

Sign‑on Bonus: $10,000 – eligible to those that qualify.

Shift Differential: $3.00/hour (Evening shift, 7:00p – 7:00a).

• 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, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Eligibility and Background Check

All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

This Job Posting Disclaimer

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union

SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania