Independent Orthopaedic NP: Fracture & Acute Injury Care

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

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Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Orthopaedics team at Holy Spirit Hospital and west shore outpatient clinic. This role delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including nonoperative fracture management, acute injury evaluation, and postoperative care, with inpatient rounding and discharge coordination.

The ideal candidate works autonomously yet collaborates with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing, and the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing and national APN certification are required.
• Current Pennsylvania CRNP license or eligibility to practice as CRNP.
• Two years of RN work experience and BLS certification are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for musculoskeletal conditions, including nonoperative fracture management and postoperative care.
• Perform acute injury evaluations and general orthopaedic assessments.
• Participate in inpatient rounding and discharge management, coordinating care across settings.
• Collaborate with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff, and the multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Advanced Practice Provider

Orthopaedics

Autonomous practice

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Tools

BLS

Job description

Penn State Health is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join our Orthopaedics team at Holy Spirit Hospital and west shore outpatient clinic. This role delivers comprehensive musculoskeletal care, including nonoperative fracture management, acute injury evaluation, and postoperative care, with inpatient rounding and discharge coordination.

The ideal candidate works autonomously yet collaborates with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing, and the multidisciplinary team.