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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 0.9
Shift: Day
Hours: 7a-7p, three days/week

Recruiter Contact: Ryan Hartnett at rhartnett@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients.

This is a 16-bed multidisciplinary unit offering excellent nurse-to-patient ratio of 2:1 or 1:1, so you can truly make an impact on individuals. Our team uses advanced technologies such as Swan-Gantz, Continuous Veno-Venus Hemofiltration/Dialysis (CVVH/D), and Nitric Oxide to treat: 1) Multi-system organ failure 2) Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome 3) Sepsis 4) Hematology/Oncology 4) GI Bleeds 5) Acute renal/liver failure 6) Acid-base and electrolyte imbalances 7) Diabetes Mellitus. Orientation is 6-8 weeks with a consistent preceptor and ACLS is required within 3 months of hire. CCRN certification is encouraged and financially rewarded.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Registered Nurse with license to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania required OR Registered Nurse from another state with a Temporary PA Practice Permit required.
6 months RN experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Acute care experience. Telemetry. Critical Care experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.
Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.
Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.
Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.


*Appended to this job description is the Work Task Analysis that further describes the physical requirements appropriate for this role.

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

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Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania