NP Hospitalist Internal Medicine - SJMC

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center in Reading, PA is seeking a Night Shift Nurse Practitioner to diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or with a team. They may order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests and may prescribe.

Inpatient care is provided with full patient continuity across the shift. BLS and ACLS are required. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in Nursing and NP licensure in the employed state, with 2 years of hospitalist or

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in the employing state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate and provide ongoing patient care during shifts.
• Provide care of hospitalized patients and maintain patient continuity across the shift.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication skills

Ability to complete comprehensive exam

Ability to collaborate with attending

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Penn State Health - St. Joseph Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Night

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: 7p - 7a; 7 shifts on 7 shifts off

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Erica L. Moyer at [e-mail] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe. Provides care of hospitalized patients and has full control of a patient throughout their entire shift. Current BLS and ACLS Required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to complete comprehensive physical exam, diagnose and formulate a medical management plan
• Ability to collaborate with attending physician
  
  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hospitalist or acute care setting preferred
• 2 years experience 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 ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER?

St. Joseph Medical Center first opened its doors in 1873, over 150 years ago. The new 204-bed state-of-the-art hospital, located on Bernville Road, opened in 2006 and in 2015 became the first hospital to join the Penn State Health organization; Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center is dedicated to the health, education, and wellness of the community. Our approach to health care is bigger than all of us. It calls us to learn, share, and lift each other up while achieving our goals. With pride in who we are, where we work, and what we do, we are changing lives every day together. We do this by putting our patients first and by living our core values as we serve our community.

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.

These 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.