Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Pulmonary

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well — Wellness Programs

Be Balanced — Generous Paid Time Off

Be Secured — Retirement & Insurance

Job summary

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with a focus in Pulmonary to join a multidisciplinary team. The NP will provide advanced practice care in assessment, diagnosis and management of pediatric respiratory conditions.

The role requires a Master's in Nursing with clinical specialization, PA CRNP licensure, and 2 years RN experience. Competitive benefits are offered and the position is on-site with varied hours.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization is required.
• Two years of RN work experience required.
• Current license as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nursing required.
• Certification as NP in area of practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Assess, diagnose, and manage health conditions within pediatric pulmonary care.
• Apply prescriptive authority per Pennsylvania regulations.
• Engage in health promotion and disease management for patients across the continuum.

Skills

Consultation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing (clinical specialization)

Current PA CRNP license

NP certification in area of practice

Job description

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Varied

Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes

Hours: Varied

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The NP is an expert in pathophysiology, physical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacology and exercises authority in health promotion and disease management. The NP functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides a wide range of patient services to a specific patient population across the continuum of health care. By utilizing the nursing process, scientific reasoning and critical problem solving, NPs practice within the scope of responsibilities and prescriptive authority defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the Medical Staff Executive at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.

• Two years work experience as a RN required. Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

• Must have demonstrated effective skills in consultation.

• Certification as an NP in the area of practice specialization is 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 Employer and 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

Position Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Pulmonary

Location US:PA: Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time

Req ID 95626