Nurse Practitioner - Nephrology

Kidney; Hershey (PA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join the Inpatient Nephrology team. You will provide high-acuity care, perform daily rounding, evaluate patients, and implement treatment plans for acute kidney conditions and electrolyte disorders.

The role includes initiating and managing inpatient dialysis therapies, collaborating with nephrologists, hospitalists, and nursing staff to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care across inpatient and outpatient

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required.
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in Pennsylvania required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-acuity inpatient nephrology care on the Acute Nephrology Service.
• Performs daily multidisciplinary rounding and develops evidence-based treatment plans.
• Monitors therapy response for acute kidney conditions and electrolyte disorders.
• Initiates and manages inpatient dialysis therapies including hemodialysis and CRRT.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job description

Penn State Health-Hershey Medical Center

Location:US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours:8hr shifts

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Advanced Practice Provider – Inpatient Nephrology

Provides comprehensive, high-acuity care as an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) on the Acute Nephrology Service at Penn State Health, managing a diverse population of patients with complex renal and fluid-electrolyte disorders. Performs daily multidisciplinary rounding, conducts thorough assessments, develops and implements evidence-based treatment plans, and monitors response to therapy for acute and chronic kidney conditions, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease exacerbations, electrolyte imbalances, and hypertension.

Collaborates closely with attending nephrologists, hospitalist teams, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care. Plays a key role in the initiation and management of inpatient dialysis therapies (hemodialysis, CRRT), including patient evaluation, treatment adjustments, and complication management.

Extends care continuity across settings through outpatient dialysis rounding, supporting long-term management of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Demonstrates strong clinical decision-making, effective communication, and a commitment to quality outcomes, patient safety, and operational efficiency in both inpatient and outpatient environments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Certification in area of specialty 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 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.

Union:

Non Bargained