Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Orthopaedic Surgery

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State Health in Hershey, PA is seeking a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for Orthopaedic Surgery. The APP will deliver pediatric orthopedic care, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and educate families to support comprehensive, patient-centered care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Nursing with Pediatric NP certification, PA CRNP license, two years RN experience, and BLS. Day shift, full-time, with expectations for inpatient, OR, and clinic coordination within a Magnet-designated

Qualifications

• Pediatric patient care experience preferred.
• Ability to educate and support patients and families.
• Experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide pediatric orthopedic care in clinic, OR, and inpatient settings.
• Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams for complex pediatric cases.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment plans, and post-care needs.

Skills

Pediatric patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient and family education

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification

PA CRNP license

Job description

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Orthopaedic Surgery

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type:Full Time
FTE:1.0
Shift:Day
Hours:M-F 7am to 6pm, varied depending on Inpatient, OR and Clinic

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

APP will have experience working with pediatric patients, including those with neuromuscular disorders, rare syndromes, and other complex medical conditions. In addition to pediatric orthopaedic experience, the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively educate and support patients and their families. The candidate should also be highly collaborative, with experience coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care for children with complex healthcare needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

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

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Prior Pediatric work experience.

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.