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Trauma Nurse SEIU - Adult Emergency Department

Employer
Penn State Health
Location
Hershey, PA
Closing date
May 15, 2022

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Sector
Nursing, Ambulatory Care, General Nursing
Organization Type
Corporate
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey
Work Type : Full Time
FTE : 0.90
Shift : Day
Hours : 7:00a - 7:00p (including every other weekend)
Recruiter Contact: Jenna Spangler at jspangler2@pennstateheatlh.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This specialized trauma and resuscitation nurse will have the opportunity to work in the state of Pennsylvania's only combined Level I adult and pediatric trauma center. Nestled within a faced-paced, high acuity Emergency Department, 30 bed Surgical ICU, and 18 bed Pediatric ICU, the specialized trauma nurse will provide expert level care in the resuscitation of over 4000 trauma patients annually. The trauma nurse will support the Milton S. Hershey Medical trauma program by facilitating specialized care in the resuscitative phase with further focus on trauma documentation compliance, proper triaging of patient's entering the system, and throughput of trauma patients throughout the Emergency Departments. Specialized training will focus on advanced trauma courses to include TNCC, ENPC, and ATCN while forming a foundation of expert knowledge of patients from neonates through geriatrics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience (4 years).

In order to be compliant with Magnet and other nursing objectives, all in this job must enroll in a Bachelors of Nursing program within six (6) months of date of hire. Completion of a Bachelors of Nursing program within four (4) years of date of hire.

Minimum five (5) years of clinical experience ED/Trauma or ICU (Pediatrics or Adult) expertise.

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) &/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)&/or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Certification

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)

Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)

Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN)

If chosen for this position, you may required to pass a Post Offer Employment Physical Exam in accordance with the measurements listed in the Work Task Analysis (WTA) report. 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, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania

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