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PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Neuro ICU for a per diem / prn nursing job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Neuro ICU
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 36.00 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, evenings, flexible
- Employment Type: Per Diem
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Registered Nurses in the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit are responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients. The RNs combine high-tech integrated care with a special level of care and compassion. The staff of the Neuroscience Critical Care Unit (NCCU) have a unique opportunity to provide specialized care to primarily intensive and intermediate care patients. Our integrated unit facilitates the ability of patients to possibly remain in the same room during their hospital stay and receive specialized neuroscience nursing care. This integrated model promotes a continuity of care and familiarity between patients, families and nurses. Our Neuroscience team of physicians, RNs, patients and family work to formulate an individual plan upon admission on this 31 bed unit. This plan is continually updated as the patients condition changes and we are always planning for discharge.
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RITICAL CARE FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY:
Nurses applying for this position will be eligible for enrollment in a 12 month fellowship program following the orientation period. Inclusion in the fellowship will be based on an assessment of the educational and developmental needs of the individual registered nurse. This exciting opportunity will allow nurses to gain knowledge to be proficient and confident delivering quality care for high acuity patients. The fellowship includes didactic learning, classroom lectures and an educational pathway directed toward certification preparation. In addition to this opportunity, every nurse will be paired with a preceptor to help aid the learning process with critical care education and clinical experts throughout their clinical orientation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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 QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in a Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit
Two years of medical/surgical/telemetry experience in an acute care setting
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.
Penn State Health Job ID #. Posted job title: Rn Registered Nurse (Prn) - Varied Shift - Neuroscience Critical Care Unit
About PennState HealthPenn 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 theyre 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. Its an opportunity to be a part of a team thats 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