Graduate Nurse - Pediatric Progressive Care Unit

JOB SUMMARY

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a full-time RN position that creates a seamless educational transition into the nursing world. This position 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 designated group of patients.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The 18-bed mixed-acuity care unit serves patients receiving treatment in general pediatrics, endocrinology, infectious diseases, rheumatology, pulmonology, nephrology and neurology.

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 GN and/or RN license, professional nursing certification, PALS, and a strong desire to care for children and their families.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• The ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program highlighting various additional offerings such as Be Well programs, fitness discounts, paid time off, personal time, and parental leave
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, identity theft protection, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• 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

COVER LETTER INSTRUCTIONS

Please include an updated resume with your application. Interviews for the Graduate Nurse Residency Program are conducted weekly with hiring occurring on a rolling basis.