NP Infectious Disease - Infectious Disease

Location: Hershey, PA

About the Role

Join a unique multidisciplinary clinic where the Infectious Disease Advanced Practice Provider (APP) partners closely with Orthopedic Surgery to provide specialized care for patients with complex musculoskeletal and orthopedic infections. The APP will function as the infectious disease specialist within the clinic, managing antimicrobial therapy, monitoring treatment response, coordinating care across disciplines, and supporting patients through their infection treatment journey. This role offers a high level of autonomy while being embedded within a collaborative orthopedic care model focused on improving outcomes and preserving function for patients with complex infections.

Responsibilities

• Primarily outpatient position serving as the Infectious Disease APP within a multidisciplinary clinic alongside Orthopedic Surgery.
• Evaluate and manage patients with prosthetic joint infections, osteomyelitis, septic arthritis, and other musculoskeletal infections.
• Antimicrobial management and interpretation of laboratory and culture data.
• Patient education and care coordination.
• Collaboration with orthopedic surgeons on treatment planning and longitudinal follow-up.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two years of work experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) required.
• Current license to practice as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Demonstrated effective skills in consultation.
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) practice specialization is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program including:
  • Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Retirement plans, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Competitive Pay and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, and Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

About the Organization

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 employees exhibit daily. Through core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, employees are committed to compassionate care for a diverse patient population, the community, and each other. The organization promotes continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.