Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Harrisburg
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.40
Shift: Varied
Hours: Day
Recruiter Contact: Nicole Cox at nlaverty@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nyes Rd - Suite E office hosts all Cardiac/Vascular needs among the Penn State Health Nyes Road offices! This office typically sees 90 patients a day and operates primarily during the weekday.

The Registered Nurse will provide phone triage and care coordination for Cardiology providers, including conducting patient assessments, evaluating treatment responses, and delivering patient education. Responsibilities include starting IVs for echocardiograms, performing bubble studies, and administering IV diuretics as prescribed by providers. The nurse will also assist with prior authorizations and appeals for diagnostic tests and medications. In emergency or urgent situations, the nurse will respond appropriately in the clinic, utilizing ACLS skills as necessary. 

Nyes Rd - Suite E is seeking an RN with experience in the cardiac specialty. If you are seeking to join a team that takes team building to the next level ? Nyes Rd Suite E is the office for you!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 

• Serve as a professional nurse by assessing, planning, directing, practicing, and evaluating patient care in a designated group practice. 
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects. 
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. 
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs. 
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions. 
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. 
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions. 
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments. Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, or childbirth and develop health improvement programs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor?s Degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
  
• One (1) year experience in an acute or ambulatory care setting required.
• BLS/ACLS required.
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Cardiology, heart and vascular experience preferred.

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.

For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State Health   

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• 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.

For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON S. HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER ACADEMIC PRACTICE?

#WeAre comprised of a team network to ensure our practice sites and our employees respond effectively to the ever-changing healthcare environment and provide the highest standard of care to our patients. The Academic Practice is the multi-specialty group practice of the Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. We support the educational and research mission of the Penn State College of Medicine and strive to recruit and retain the highest quality physicians and staff. 

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE?LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence ? that?s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That?s all you.

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, marital 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, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

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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