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Penn State Health Attending Nurse Float - Contingency Pool *PREMIUM RATES* in Hershey, Pennsylvania
Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Part Time
FTE : 0.80
Shift : Day
Hours : Mon - Fri 7:30a-5:30p (8-hour shift)
Recruiter Contact: Monica Echeverri at MEcheverri@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
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 Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our nurses exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Excellence, our nurses are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education and career growth.
Located in Hershey, PA, Hershey Medical Center is part of a strong community that is enriched with socially-minded organizations and individuals working to create a wonderful place to live. In the heart of Central Pennsylvania, Hershey is a combination of rural, suburban and city living that is within a short distance to some of the busiest east coast cities including New York, Washington DC and Philadelphia. To learn more, visit https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The Penn State Health Medical Group – Contingency Pool is seeking a determined and experienced Registered Nurse to join the travel pool team! Spanning over a variety of counties in the South-Central PA area including Dauphin, Cumberland, Lancaster, York, and Berks counties; the LPN will be expected to float to different Academic Practice Division (APD) Medical Group offices for daily/weekly work assignments. The APD-based offices do range from General Primary Care to single or multi-specialty offices, so no two-day are alike! This schedule will consist of 8-hour shifts, primarily Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:30a to 5:30p.
The Attending RN will be expected to triage patients, conduct Non-Stress tests, perform patient intakes, assist physicians with in-house procedures, and conduct a variety of Point-of-Care tests. Administrative duties are included that focus on continuing education for patients and monitoring the E-message pool to answer patient inquiries and conduct follow-up reporting.
The ideal Attending RN for this position will be able to work within a team environment and independently. With each assignment, it will be expected that the Attending RN will meet not only the Contingency’s Pool expectations but also those of the assigned office. Multitasking will play a big factor in this position. Did we mention there will be one day off in each bi-weekly period? Apply today!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Associates' Degree in Nursing required.
BSN required within four (4) years of hire.
Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
One (1) year of RN experience or two (2) years of LPN experience
Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
BSN preferred
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.
In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to:
Paid Time Off and Personal Time
Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
Dental and Vision Benefits
Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees)
Elder Care/Child Care Resources
Life Insurance
Company Sponsored 401K
Paid Parental Leave
Relocation Bonus for those who qualify
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.
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. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.
Union : Non Bargained
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Position Attending Nurse Float - Contingency Pool PREMIUM RATES
Location US:PA:Hershey | Registered Nurse | Part Time
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