Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-10
Recruiter: Please contact Jill Brubaker at hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This is an inpatient only position. Responsible for assisting trauma faculty physicians at a level 1 trauma center in the medical care and management of patients admitted to a newly formed and APP run service. Care and management include daily rounds, physical examinations, writing progress notes, care of wounds, wound VAC changes, requesting patient referrals, follow up of consultant recommendations, and formulating comprehen sive discharge plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Either Master's Degree in a Critical Care or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) year CRNP experience (which could include clinical rotations or relevant clinical experience in applicable specialty) required and three (3) years critical care experience as a staff nurse required; or Master's Degree in a General Nurse Practitioner Program with a minimum of one (1) 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Acute care certification

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 for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained

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