Hampden Medical Center

Location:US:PA: Enola

Work Type: Full Time
FTE:0.90
Shift: Varied
Hours: TBD at Interview
Recruiter Contact: Emilee Barwin (ebarwin@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

*** $10,000 Sign-on Bonus***

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This role offers an exceptional experience for new RN graduates to continue to learn and grow in their nursing career while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a variety of patients. Graduate nurse residents are expected to commit to full-time employment for a year, as well as actively participate in all learning opportunities that are offered. Please note that monthly start dates are available.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Graduate nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit or Registered Nurse with license to practice professional nursing in the state of Pennsylvania by start date. 

BLS required prior to orientation completion.

UNIT DESCRIPTION:

The intermediate care unit (IMCU) is a 24-private-bed unit that operates as a step down from the intensive care unit, as well as the primary admission unit for patients requiring IMCU level of care. IMCU level patients may require medical or surgical services. Patients admitted to the IMCU can have a wide array of abnormalities including both medical and surgical services. The IMC team provides care to adult and geriatric patients admitted for medical or surgical needs. These patients include, but are not limited to, EGS/Acute Care, General Surgery, Neurology, Gynecology-Oncology, Orthopedic, Cardiology, and Medicine patients. The IMCU uses a multidisciplinary team approach, with rounds occurring on the unit daily, promoting collaboration and communication among the care team. This multidisciplinary team includes providers, nursing, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, case management, and other support services or specialized consultants as needed.

ABOUT HAMPDEN MEDICAL CENTER:

Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center brings acute inpatient medical services to communities in Cumberland, Perry, and York counties. The facility, features 108 private inpatient beds and an attached outpatient medical office building. 

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.

We also offer a robust benefits package including but not limited to: Paid Time Off and Personal Time, Medical Benefits (No waiting period), Dental and Vision Benefits, Elder Care/Child Care Resources, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a Generous 401K Plan

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, martial 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, emailhrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.eduor download ourAccommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDFfor more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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