Physician Assistant - Neonatology

Physician Assistant - Neonatology

Location: US:PA:Camp Hill

Work Type: Full Time FTE: 0.90 Shift: Nights Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a (3 shifts per week) $2,000 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Telemetry Care 8 West unit is a 29 bed progressive care cardiopulmonary telemetry unit, serving the adult population with medically acute diagnosis. We are the only non-ICU unit in the hospital with the capability of caring for patients who are mechanically vented. We are the unit of choice for heart failure, sepsis, respiratory compromised situations requiring CPAP/Bipap, high flow oxygenation as well as multisystem compromised patients. We are trained in caring for complex IV drips requiring telemetry monitoring as well as general medicine cases such as renal failure and acute on chronic illnesses.

Under direction of a Registered Nurse, the Nursing Assistant (NA) contributes to the basic patient care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of the patient. Responsibilities include recording vital signs, examining patients for issues requiring medical care (such as open wounds, bruises, or blood in urine), noting observations of patient behavior to nurses (such as complaints or physical symptoms), and providing physical support for patient mobility and personal hygiene. The Nursing Assistant will provide ongoing communication with nursing staff for assigned patients, and prioritize patient care in conjunction with other team members consistently. Our Nursing Assistants play a crucial part in assisting the team in meeting patient and family goals. Actual NA job tasks may vary depending on the unit or department assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three months of patient care experience (hospital, rehabilitation, nursing home, or in-home health setting)
• Nurse Aide Certificate, Medical Assistant Certification/Diploma, or EMT Certification
• Experience working in an acute care setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with hospital personnel and patient populations.
• Able to prioritize duties and work as a team member.
• Displays empathy for patient needs.
• Consistently demonstrates integrity, positive attitude, and respect for others.

Penn State Health Offers an exceptional benefit package including but not limited to:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Personal Time
• Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
• Dental and Vision Benefits
• Matching 401K retirement plan
• Tuition assistance

ABOUT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA:

We are proud to possess a vibrant urban area surrounded by small town rural communities which affords exceptional cultural opportunities including the Harrisburg Symphony, Allenberry Resort & Playhouse and The Chambersburg Community Theater, museums, Jubilee Day (oldest 1 day street fair on the east coast), farmer's markets and some of the finest dining in the region. For the outdoors enthusiast, we have ample opportunities for hiking, biking, rowing, skiing, and hunting. For sports lovers, we are home to the American Hockey League's Hershey Bears, the Washington Nationals AA Baseball's Harrisburg Senators, and the Williams Grove Speedway. South Central Pennsylvania is an exceptional combination of rural, suburban, and city living is within a 2-hour drive to weekend destinations such as the Poconos's, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Annapolis, and Baltimore, and only a 3-hour drive from New York City, Pittsburgh, and the eastern shore.

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.