Founded in 1963 through a gift from The Milton S. Hershey Foundation, Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a leading academic medical center in Hershey, Pa. The 632-bed Milton S. Hershey Medical Center is a provider of high-level, patient-focused medical care. Annually, the Medical Center admits 29,000 patients, accepts over 1 million outpatient visits, receives 73,000 emergency room patients and performs 33,000 surgical procedures. As a Magnet-designated hospital since 2007, Hershey Medical Center employs caregivers who are dedicated to excellence and achieving superior patient and community outcomes. The Hershey Medical Center campus includes Penn State College of Medicine (Penn State’s medical school), Penn State Cancer Institute and Penn State Health Children’s Hospital—the region’s only children’s hospital.

Throughout our health system, we are committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity using our shared governance model of care. We encourage our nurses at every turn to continue their education and advancement into positions in nursing leadership, education, research, care coordination and other key positions. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development, specialty certification and career growth.

A career at Hershey Medical Center 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.