Pediatric Hematology/Oncology NP — Overnight Inpatient

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Nurse Practitioner for overnight inpatient coverage in pediatric hematology/oncology. You will evaluate acute concerns, manage emergencies, and coordinate admissions, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Applicants should hold an NP degree with PA licensure; Pediatric Acute Care certification is preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients.
• Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns, including fever and neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, and other urgent conditions.
• Perform admissions, consultations, cross-coverage assessments, and discharge planning as appropriate.
• Coordinate care with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing teams, and subspecialty consultants.
• Respond to rapid clinical changes and participate in emergency management and stabilization of critically ill patients.
• Facilitate safe and effective patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers.
• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with institutional standards.
• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives within the division.

Skills

Overnight inpatient coverage

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility

Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification (preferred)

Job description

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, PA seeks a Nurse Practitioner for overnight inpatient coverage in pediatric hematology/oncology. You will evaluate acute concerns, manage emergencies, and coordinate admissions, with a focus on high-quality, patient-centered care.

Applicants should hold an NP degree with PA licensure; Pediatric Acute Care certification is preferred. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.