**Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center** **Location:** US:PA: State College **Work Type:** Full Time **FTE:** 1.00 **Shift:** Day **Hours:** 8:00a -4:30p **Recruiter Contact:** Lindsay E. Erdman at lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://lerdman2@pennstatehealth.psu.edu) **SUMMARY OF POSITION:** The RN Attending Nurse will provide direct patient care, administers medications, educates, collaborates, and counsels patients and families. The Registered Nurse assesses physical, psychosocial, and learning needs of patients and families. The Attending RN will serve as the professional nurse by assessing, planning, directing, practicing and evaluating patient care in a designated group practice. The Heart and Vascular Institute in State College is looking for an outpatient Attending Nurse (RN) to join our talented team. We are looking for someone who is a dynamic team player with previous experience in cardiac care and/or critical care. The candidate should have strong patient skills with the ability to triage complex patients both over the phone and in person. We are looking for someone who is confident in their abilities and who can work independently but also support the rest of the team. Our staff have tremendous relationships with our patients. The candidate should be empathetic, kind, and willing to go the extra mile for our patients. Duties include-Rooming of patients, Patient Triage, Placement of Holter Monitors, performing EKGs, Patient Care Coordination including prior authorizations and placement of referrals, Stress Testing, and Support for our Cardiology sub-specialists. We are looking for a vibrant candidate who sees this position as an opportunity to expand their cardiac knowledge and interpersonal skills, all while providing high-level academic cardiology care in the community. **MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):** + Associate's Degree in Nursing required. + BSN required within four (4) years of hire. + Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by the state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the Interstate Nurse Licensure Compact. + One (1) year of RN experience or two (2) years of LPN experience. Basic Life Support (BLS) required. **PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):** + BSN 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. **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 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._ **Union:** Non Bargained **Position** RN Attending Nurse - Benner Pike **Location** US:PA:State College | Nursing | Full Time **Req ID** 79180