NP Geriatrics - Post Acute Care

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

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Wellness Programs

Fitness Discounts

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Penn State Health is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner for our Post Acute Care Program in suburban Lancaster County, PA. You will provide patient-centered care in long-term care settings, collaborating with an experienced team and a Penn State Health physician to support optimal outcomes.

The role emphasizes clinical autonomy within a supportive, collegial environment with opportunities for growth and leadership development.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing is required.
• Two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
• Current license to practice as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners is required.
• BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care patients.
• Collaborate with Penn State Health board-certified physicians and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Support quality of life improvements and comprehensive care planning.
• Maintain a Monday–Friday day schedule with shared call coverage.

Skills

CRNP license

BLS

Geriatrics experience

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

PA CRNP license

Job description

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours:7:00a-5:00p

JOB SUMMARY:

Penn State Health Post Acute Care Program is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to join a dedicated and growing team committed to delivering exceptional care to patients receiving rehabilitation and long-term care services.
This position offers the opportunity to practice in one, and no more than two, high-quality long-term care communities in suburban Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. The Nurse Practitioner will work collaboratively with a Penn State Health Board-Certified Physician and an experienced interdisciplinary team to support optimal patient outcomes and enhance quality of life.

Why Join Penn State Health Post Acute Care?

At Penn State Health, we are committed to creating an environment where clinicians can thrive professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families.
Highlights of this opportunity include:

• Collaborative partnership with a Penn State Health Board-Certified Physician
• High degree of clinical autonomy and independent decision-making
• Patient-centered approach focused on quality, continuity, and compassionate care
• Opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement
• Supportive and collegial team culture dedicated to excellence in post-acute care

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

• Monday through Friday schedule
• No in-house holiday coverage
• Shared telephone call coverage across the Post-Acute Care team
• Predictable schedule designed to support work-life balance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years' work experience as an RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by thePennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• BLS Certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Previous Internal Medicine Experience. Inpatient and/or LTAC-Rehab clinical experience. Experience working with the Geriatric population.

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health’s expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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 Employerand 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.