RN Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

Invest in Your Future and Theirs

Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health

Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $4.50/hour

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a; every other weekend

Are you ready to make a profound impact on the lives of children and their families?

Step into a role where your expertise truly matters. As a Pediatric ICU nurse at a Level I Pediatric Trauma Center, you'll be part of a mission-driven team delivering exceptional, life?changing care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients. At Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital, you'll join the only children's hospital between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia fully equipped to care for the most critically ill children in central Pennsylvania. With the region's highest?level neonatal intensive care unit and a Level I pediatric trauma center, your work will directly shape outcomes for patients who need you most.

Why Join Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital

• Magnet-Designated Excellence Be part of a nationally recognized, Magnet-designated hospital within a leading academic medical centeran environment where nursing excellence is celebrated and supported.
• Cutting-Edge Pediatric Research Contribute to groundbreaking research focused on understanding childhood diseases and improving treatment and prevention. Your voice and expertise help drive innovation.
• A Team That Thrives Together Our pediatric units are known for exceptional collaboration, strong communication, and a culture where every team member is valued. You'll join a supportive community where teamwork fuels outstanding patient care.
• Diverse, High-Acuity Clinical Experience Care for a wide range of pediatric conditionsfrom post?operative cardiac patients to those requiring ECMO. Every shift offers opportunities to expand your skills and deepen your clinical expertise.
• Professional Growth at Every Stage Whether you're early in your career or a seasoned nurse, we invest in your development through ongoing education, advancement pathways, and a robust clinical ladder. Your growth is our priority.

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.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The 18-bed intensive care unit serves patients receiving treatment for trauma, neurosurgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, including extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and other conditions.

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

Penn State Hershey requires all registered nurses hired after July 1st, 2015 to enroll in a baccalaureate in nursing degree program within one year of their hire date and complete the degree within 4 years of their hire date. (This does not apply if your hire date was prior to June 30th, 2015).

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.

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 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 based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) 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. 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