Nurse Practitioner - General Surgery: Growth & Tuition Reimbursement

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Surgical Services Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role at Penn State Health offers a fast-paced surgical environment where no two days are the same. APPs are trusted members of the surgical team, using advanced clinical judgment, procedural skills, and independent decision-making to care for complex patients across the perioperative and inpatient continuum.

Core daytime responsibilities include inpatient rounding, surgical first assistance, ACS consultations, preoperative and postoperative

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Inpatient rounding.
• Surgical first assistance.
• Management of ACS consultations.
• Preoperative and postoperative care.
• Discharge planning and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams.
• Cross-coverage for surgical services during overnight hours.

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse

Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners

Job description

The Surgical Services Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role at Penn State Health offers a fast-paced surgical environment where no two days are the same. APPs are trusted members of the surgical team, using advanced clinical judgment, procedural skills, and independent decision-making to care for complex patients across the perioperative and inpatient continuum.

Core daytime responsibilities include inpatient rounding, surgical first assistance, ACS consultations, preoperative and postoperative