Nurse Practitioner - Pediatrics Pulmonary
About the role
The 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.
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.
Requirements
- Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
- Two years work experience as a RN required.
- Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
- Must have demonstrated effective skills in consultation.
- Certification as an NP in the area of practice specialization is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
- Total Rewards Program including:
- 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