Nurse Practitioner

Schedule

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during normal business hours.

Location

Inpatient pediatric unit at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, Bethlehem, PA.

Job Summary

The Nurse Practitioner will function as an intensivist within the Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Network to manage the patient’s stay from admission to transfer while supporting the Good Shepherd Mission.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily rounds on assigned inpatients to assess patient status, prescribe, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Conduct advanced clinical assessments and initial evaluation, history, and physical exam for admission.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests.
• Perform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures based on clinical status.
• Coordinate smooth transitions to after‑care by contacting families and treating physicians.
• Develop care plans and discharge plans in conjunction with the case management team.
• Utilize prescriptive authority as allowed by the PA Board of Medical Examiners and Practitioners, documenting all prescriptions.
• Assess patients for changes in status and institute interventions to stabilize them.
• Provide family‑centered care through communication regarding health needs.
• Accept “first call” for clinical concerns from floor nurses and therapists, formulate a clinical plan, and communicate with physicians as needed.
• Serve as a clinical expert and leadership consultant to nursing and team members.
• Maintain open communication with referring and consulting physicians to address barriers to progress.
• Participate in and support compliance, accreditation, and education for patients, families, and staff; provide formal/informal education to nurses.
• Model advanced professional nursing conduct, communication, ethical decision‑making, critical thinking, and problem‑solving.
• Engage in professional organizations, continuing education, research, and publications to enhance nursing knowledge.
• Collaborate with hospital administration to identify needs and support initiatives.
• Enforce quality and customer service standards, analyze and resolve issues, and recommend system improvements.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through workshops, publications, networking, and professional societies; keep CRNP license current.
• Provide coverage for inpatient, outpatient, and consulting services as needed and participate in on‑call schedule.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing (required).
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (required).
• 1–2 years of experience in Critical Care (required).
• 1–2 years of Nurse Practitioner experience (preferred).
• Certification as a Nurse Practitioner (required).