Nurse Practitioner - Maternal Fetal Medicine

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Nurse Practitioner (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 QUALIFICATION(S)

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse
• Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN

BASIC LIFE SUPPORT CERTIFICATION (BLS)

Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• Ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program highlighting various additional offerings such as Be Well programs, fitness discounts, paid time off, parental leave, retirement, identity theft protection, and more
• Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• 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?

• Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider
• Magnet-designated hospital
• Core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Promotion of continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth

ELIGIBILITY FOR SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

BACKGROUND CHECK

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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.