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Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location : US:PA:Hershey

Work Type : Full Time

FTE : 1.0

Shift : Varied

Hours : Varied

Recruiter : Please contact Esther Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION :

The role of the advanced practice provider will help the division of Inpatient Pediatrics provide care to a growing general inpatient pediatric population. It will help us maintain provider: patient ratios, on the resident service, which are ideally 10-12 patients per attending. This will require each FTE APP approximately 1840 hours per year/12-14 shifts per month. Pediatric Acute Care Certification is required.

CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• The APP team will be self-contained team of several providers who will provide care to sick general inpatient Pediatric patients (0-18 years old). The job will require the team members work together to provide seamless day and weekend coverage. This will include national holidays that are recognized by the organization.

• Since it is not anticipated the APPs will have to work nights, the day time APP will be expected to obtain sign out from the overnight resident team and provide signout to the overnight resident team.

• Team rounds will occur with an attending, bed side nurse and patient/parents, as part of our commitment to providing family centered rounds.

• Progress notes and billing must be completed daily

• Discharge summaries should be completed within 24 hours of patient discharge.

• The cap will be 8 (10) patients for the APP.

• Help cross-cover resident team on Thursdays from 12-4pm during their academic time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• 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.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF (https://www.pennstatehealth.org/sites/default/files/Careers/Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union : Non Bargained

Position Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist - Pediatrics

Location US:PA:Hershey | Advanced Practice | Full Time

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