RN Registered Nurse - Observation Unit
About The Position
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: This is a 12-bed unit where nurses care for adult patients undergoing short-term observation for conditions such as allergic reactions, asthma, cellulitis, chest pain, hyperglycemia, dehydration, seizures, pneumonia, and substance use disorder. Pediatric patients are observed for conditions such as croup, bronchiolitis, asthma, dehydration and accidental ingestion.
Requirements
- 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
- Penn State Hershey requires all registered nurses hired after July 1st, 2015 to enroll in a baccalaureate in nursing degree program within one year of their hire date and complete the degree within 4 years of their hire date.
Responsibilities
- assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients
- establish goals and priorities of nursing care
- develop a written plan of nursing care which includes patient education and discharge planning
- documentation of care given with patient progress
- work collaboratively with the medical staff in matters of patient care
Benefits
- medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
- Total Rewards Program
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center
- Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
