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Penn State Health** - **Hershey Medical Center

**Location:** US:PA: Hershey

**Work Type:** Full Time

**FTE:** 1.0

**Shift:** Night

Shift Differential:** **Exempt: Yes

**Hours:** 7p-7a

**Recruiter Contact:** Please contact Kristen Brannen at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Night Hospitalist Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its Hospital Medicine team. This position is open to Acute Care Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants and is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. shifts. The APP will provide overnight coverage, managing acute and complex chronically ill adult patients. Responsibilities include performing patient assessments, ordering and interpreting diagnostic studies, managing admissions and discharges, and responding to cross-cover calls and changes in patient condition. The provider will function as an integral part of the multidisciplinary care team and is expected to demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently overnight. Prior experience in hospital medicine is preferred. This position is eligible for a night shift differential in accordance with Penn State Health policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicable candidate will meet scenario A or B

+ Either (A) Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) required and three (3) critical care experience as a staff nurse required; OR (B) Master's Degree in a General Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) and five (5) years critical care experience as a staff nurse required.

+ Currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.

+ National certification as an advanced practice nurse required.

+ Must possess knowledge of appropriate critical care, to include advanced cardiac life support and basic cardiopulmonary life support certification.

+ Acute critical care certification focus is preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?** Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. **Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

+ **_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.

**WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON 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. **YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.** _This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract._ _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._

**Union:** Non Bargained

**Position** Nurse Practitioner Critical Care - Hospitalist Medicine

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

**Req ID** 81648