Staff Nurse - NICU - Night Shifts

Job Description

Location: US:PA:Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Night

Hours: 7:00p - 7:00a (every other weekend)

Recruiter Contact: Becca Hohn at

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.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION FOR NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE:

This is the only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in central Pennsylvania. It is a 56-hybrid bed unit where nurses provide critical care to premature infants. Nurses care for patients requiring different modes of ventilation support, including the use of high frequency ventilation, Bubble CPAP, Non-invasive support and nitric oxide therapy. Additional training includes becoming an extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) nurse and high-risk delivery room nurse.

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

At least 1 year of NICU, PEDS, Women's and/or L&D experienceCompany Description

Penn State Health Milton S. 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.