Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Shift Differential: Exempt: No
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.
Penn State Health is investing in the next generation of CRNAs by offering eligible nurse anesthesia students up to $150,000 in financial support during their education, along with a pathway to a future CRNA career at Penn State Health.
This program is designed for nurses pursuing CRNA education who are interested in building a future career with Penn State Health. Participants receive financial support during their CRNA education and, in return, commit to future employment with Penn State Health in accordance with the terms of the Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program Benefits
- Up to $150,000 in financial support
- Up to $50,000 annually
- Paid in $25,000 installments during the fall and spring semesters
- Unlike traditional tuition reimbursement, participants have flexibility in how stipend funds are used during their CRNA education. Funds may be used to help offset a variety of related expenses, including:
- Tuition and related educational expenses
- Housing
- Transportation
- Childcare
- Health insurance
- Living and other personal expenses
- Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, networking, and engagement with the Penn State Health anesthesia community while completing your CRNA education.
- A defined pathway to future CRNA employment with Penn State Health, contingent upon successful completion of program and employment requirements.
- Participants remain eligible for approved recruitment incentives and relocation benefits available at the time of employment.
Who Is Eligible to Apply?
Applicants must:
- Be a Registered Nurse (RN).
- Be accepted into a Council on Accreditation (COA)-accredited CRNA program.
- Successfully complete an interview with Penn State Health CRNA leadership.
- Sign an Educational Stipend and Employment Commitment Agreement.
As an academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center offers CRNAs exposure to a broad and complex surgical population, with opportunities across trauma, neuro, orthopedics, thoracic, transplant, pediatrics, robotics, and other specialty services.
The CRNA Workforce Pipeline Program provides an opportunity to invest in your education today while building a connection with Penn State Health for your future CRNA career.
Please note: This program is intended for nurses accepted into or currently enrolled in a CRNA training program and is separate from Penn State Health's regular staff CRNA positions.
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: Non Bargained