RN Registered Nurse - Nursing Vascular Access Team

• $10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS - eligible to those that qualify* Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
  
  

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 0.90

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $3.50/hour

Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour

Hours: 12

Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Vascular Access Staff Nurse, RN, will be responsible for the insertion and maintenance of vascular access devices, including PICC lines. The nurse is responsible for assessing patients for appropriate vascular access and providing education on care and maintenance to both adult and pediatric patients. Collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The nurse will be responsible for maintaining accurate documentation of procedures and patient progress. The nurse will participate in ongoing education and training to stay current with best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in vascular access and be proficient in the use of ultrasound technology.

Responsible for providing clinical expertise and establishing standards of nursing practice for the insertion, care and management of both pediatric and adult vascular access care, device insertion and maintenance. Serves as a consultant, educator, clinician and change agent for the staff and patients with difficult IV access, vascular access devices and management problems in both the inpatient and outpatient settings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or enrollment in a BSN program within one (1) year of hire and completion of program in four (4) years.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Minimum of two (2) years of RN experience required.
• Demonstrated prior clinical experience in vascular access nursing, including PICC line insertion and ultrasound-guided vascular access.
• Ability to independently assess patients for appropriate vascular access device selection and insertion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a specialty team.
• Required specialty certification in vascular access (CRNI or VA-BC) within two (2) years of full onboarding.
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Three (3) or more years critical care or emergency department experience, proficient peripheral venous access skills. Knowledge of peripheral and central vessel anatomy. Previous experience in vascular access and PICC line insertions preferred. Experience and proficiency in ultrasound guidance for vascular access.

• CRNI Certification
• VA-BC Certification
  
  

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.

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.
  
  

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s 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.

Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania