Staff Nurse - Acute Care Surgical Specialties

Staff Nurse - 5 Acute Care Surgical Specialties

$10,000 Sign‑On Bonus – eligible to those that qualify

Penn State Health – Hershey Medical Center

Location: Hershey, PA

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour

Hours: 7:00 P‑M – 7:00 A‑M

Minimum Hourly Rate: $39.42

Recruiter Contact: Corey Cunningham – ccunningham
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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.

The 47‑bed acute care unit provides care for patients from a variety of surgical specialties, including gastroenterology, bariatric surgery, gynecological oncology, urology, colon and rectal, minimally invasive trauma, emergency general surgery and surgical oncology.

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) prior to end of orientation period.

Please note:

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

• Medical, dental and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Employee wellness programs with 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 employee recognition program.
• HR solution center, learning and organizational development, and virtual benefits orientation.

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 values the hard work and dedication of our employees. Through core values of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence, our staff are committed to compassionate care for a diverse patient population, the community, and each other.

We promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Equal Opportunity Employer – Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class, including disability or veteran status. All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position’s responsibilities.