Nurse Practitioner - General Orthopaedics

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 -Holy Spirit Medical Center and west shore outpatient clinic

Location: US:PA: Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Hours:Weekday four 10-hour days approximately 7am to 5pm

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

We are seeking an experienced and independent Advanced Practice Provider to join our Orthopaedics team at Holy Spirit Hospital and west shore outpatient clinic. This role will provide comprehensive care to patients across a broad spectrum of musculoskeletal conditions, including nonoperative fracture management, acute injury evaluation, general orthopaedic assessments, and postoperative care. The provider will also participate in inpatient rounding and discharge management while coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating closely with orthopaedic surgeons, nursing staff, and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Experience in orthopaedic trauma, fracture care, and high-volume clinical environments is highly desirable.

This is an excellent opportunity for an adaptable and efficient provider who is committed to delivering high-quality orthopaedic care, expanding access, and improving patient continuity and retention in the west shore region.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners
• Two (2) years' work experience as an RN
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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 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.

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