RN Registered Nurse - DAY SHIFT - Blood Bank

$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 : 1.00

Shift : Day

Hours : 7 : 00a - 3 : 00p

Recruiter Contact : Jose V. Ceballos at [email protected] ( / / [email protected])

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The Apheresis Registered Nurse is a highly-skills professional performing apheresis procedures, which involve collecting blood components such as plasma, platelets, or white blood cells from donors or patients.

The Apheresis unit provides care for pediatric and adult outpatients, as well as inpatients. They are responsible for different types of access including tunneled and non-tunneled central lines, Apheresis ports, as well as peripheral IVs.

The RN is accountable for monitoring patients during treatments and having critical thinking for adverse reactions. The department works collaboratively with doctors, fellows, residents and blood bank staff to ensure a positive patient experience.

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

Previous apheresis or dialysis experience

Proficient IV skills

RN with 3-5 years’ experience and experience with pediatric and adult nursing

Must possess knowledge of critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification

BSN preferred

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information :

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.

For a full list with more detailed information :

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

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 employees exhibit every day.

Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees 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.

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 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 : 00 AM and 5 : 00 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.

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Union : SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

Position RN Registered Nurse - DAY SHIFT - Blood Bank

Location US : PA : Hershey Nursing Full Time

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