Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Specialty - St. Josephs at Penn State Health

MyStethi, LLC; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health - St Joseph Medical Group in Reading, PA seeks a Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist for night shifts. The NP will diagnose, treat, and manage hospitalized patients, order tests, and may prescribe medications within a hospitalist setting.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in Nursing, active NP license in the state, BLS and ACLS. Hospitalist or acute care experience is preferred; full-time position with 7P-7A shifts (7 on/7 off) may apply.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing and current NP license in the state of employment.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Hospitalist/acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illnesses independently or with a healthcare team.
• Order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as labs and x-rays.
• Provide care of hospitalized patients with full oversight during shifts.
• Prescribe medications as appropriate.

Skills

Critical thinking

Excellent communication

Physical examination

Medical management planning

Collaboration with physician

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Specialty - St. Josephs

Job ID: 95830

Category: Advanced Practice

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Night

Penn State Health - St Joseph Medical Group

Location: US:PA:Reading

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Hours: Monday - Sunday, 7P-7A; 7 on 7 off

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