Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Nurse Extern - $38-54 per hour

PennState Health is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Nurse Extern for a per diem / prn nursing job in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Nurse Extern
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 36.00 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, flexible
• Employment Type: Per Diem

JOB SUMMARY:

The Summer Nurse Externship is a 10-week program designed for nursing students entering their final year. The program begins with a two-week orientation including both classroom and clinical components, in which the nurse extern performs basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. The Nurse Extern is assigned to a Registered Nurse throughout the Externship to perform basic bedside care and selected nursing procedures. Nurse Externs partner with an RN to learn and demonstrate physical assessment skills, and learn and demonstrate routine basic care skills (bathing, safety, and hygiene activities). This is for a nursing student entering their final year of an accredited nursing program.

For more information on the externship, please visit

Operating Room

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Nurse Extern in the Operating Room (OR)


is a nursing student who works under the supervision of experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) and surgical teams in the operating room environment. This externship allows the student to gain practical, hands-on experience in perioperative care, assisting with the care of surgical patients before, during, and after surgery in the operating room suite. The extern’s role provides an opportunity to observe and participate in key aspects of the surgical process, enhancing clinical skills, knowledge, and understanding of sterile techniques, patient safety, and surgical procedures. This position provides a valuable learning experience for nursing students seeking to specialize in perioperative nursing. It offers the opportunity to develop and experience the perioperative nurse’s skills in patient care, surgical techniques, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment, with direct mentorship from experienced nurses and surgeons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Nursing student of an accredited Nursing Program and one clinical rotation, or a Graduate Nurse without Boards required.
  

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:

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:

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


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  Be Balanced
  
  
  
  
  with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  
  


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  Be Secured
  
  
  
  
  with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  
  


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  Be Rewarded
  
  
  
  
  with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  
  


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  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:

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.

Recruiter: Renee Webster

PennState Health Job ID #2139-63448. Posted job title: Nurse Extern - Operating Room

About PennState Health

Penn State Health is a multi-hospital health system serving patients and communities across 29 counties of Pennsylvania. Our mission is to improve health through patient care, research, education, and community outreach. When your responsibility is helping the people who need it most, you never stop looking for the best and the brightest professionals. We are committed to advancing health care through innovation, collaboration, teamwork and above all, a passionate commitment to those we serve. With over 100 locations, the opportunities to work, learn and grow are boundless. We believe in driving change and offer our strong hearts and helping hands anywhere they’re needed. Here, you will be part of a team that lifts each other up and that strives and achieves together. Every day, we are driven and inspired by our patients, our communities and by each other to accomplish more, build on our legacy and create new possibilities for the future. A career at Penn State Health is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. It’s an opportunity to be a part of a team that’s changing lives every day.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1
• Life insurance
• Discount program

Location: Swatara Sta, PA, US

Posted Date: 12/26/2024