Graduate Nurse - Heart and Vascular Progressive Care

Job Summary

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a full-time RN position that provides a seamless educational transition into the nursing world. Graduate nurse residents assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care to a designated group of patients.

Department Description

The 28-bed mixed-acuity unit cares for patients who have been implanted with an LVAD, acute cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and congenital heart patients.

Residency Application & Interviews

Please include an updated resume with your application. Interviews are conducted weekly with hiring occurring on a rolling basis.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Graduate Nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit or currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Candidates must have graduated within one (1) year of the cohort start date.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Preferred experience includes RN license, professional nursing certification, and ACLS.

Why Penn State Health?

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• Individualized, innovative, and specialized care
• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

• Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider
• Four-time Magnet-designated hospital
• Core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth

Eligibility for Shift Differential Pay

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

Background Check

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

EEO Statement

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.