staff - Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Surgery - $38-54 per hour

Job Description

PennState Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery for a nursing job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : Day Surgery
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 10 hours, days
• Employment Type : Staff

JOB SUMMARY : n n

n n Our state-of-the-art OR suites are home to many progressive and innovative surgical teams that are energized by a variety of challenging and dynamic cases.

Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center is central Pennsylvania’s only academic medical center, and Level I Trauma Center for both adult and pediatric patients, making it an amazing place to grow and maintain a rich, lifelong nursing career. n n

n n The operating room suites consist of 35 operating rooms and 4 procedure rooms, where approximately 30,000 surgeries are performed annually, including but not limited to general, vascular, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic, orthopedic, ENT, transplantation, gynecology, urology, plastic and reconstructive, and pediatric surgeries of all kinds. n n

n n The registered nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the plan for the perioperative patient.

Another vital function of the RN is to serve as a patient advocate during times of vulnerability by utilizing required critical thinking skills, and practical experience regarding the care of the OR patient. n n

n n Any requirements for monthly on-call or weekend rotations will be discussed during the interview process n n

n n MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : n n

n Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. n

n BLS required prior to orientation completion. n

n n PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS : n n

n n 1-2 years of previous Operating Room RN experience n n

n n BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing n n

n n CNOR Certified Perioperative Nurse n n

n n PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* : n n

n n Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently. n n

n n Able to lift / carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally. n n

n n Able to push / pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally. n n

n n Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly. n n

n n Able to use hand for simple / firm grasping. n n

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

n n In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to : n n

n n Paid Time Off and Personal Time n n

n n Medical Benefits (No waiting period) n n

n n Dental and Vision Benefits n n

n n Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees) n n

n n Elder Care / Child Care Resources n n

n n Life Insurance n n

n n Company Sponsored 401K n n

n n Relocation Bonus for those who qualify n n

n n n

Penn State Health Job ID #2139-3369. Posted job title : Rn Registered Nurse - Day Night Rotator Shift - Operating Room

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach.

When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals.

We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve.

With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed.

Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future.

A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program
22 hours ago