NP Peds HemOnc (PT/PRN) - Four Diamonds Pediatrics

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Part Time

FTE: 0.525

Shift: Night

Shift Differential: Exempt: No

Hours: 5 pm - 7 am

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information.

Position Highlights

• Dedicated overnight schedule with predictable block scheduling

• Practice within a nationally recognized academic children's hospital

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, critical care, infectious diseases, surgery, radiology, and supportive care services

• Manage a diverse patient population including children with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and other complex hematologic conditions

• Opportunity to develop expertise in oncologic emergencies and acute pediatric inpatient management

• Competitive compensation package with nocturnist differential

• Comprehensive benefits package, CME support, and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Provide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients inclusive of inpatients and home patient calls

• Evaluate and manage acute clinical concerns, including fever and neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, and other urgent conditions

• Perform admissions, consultations, cross-coverage assessments, and discharge planning as appropriate

• Coordinate care with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing teams, and subspecialty consultants

• Respond to rapid clinical changes and participate in emergency management and stabilization of critically ill patients

• Facilitate safe and effective patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providers

• Document patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with institutional standards

• Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives within the division

Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner Candidates

• Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program

• Current Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensure

• Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferred

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or other acute care pediatric settings

• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills

• Ability to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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 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.

Union: Non Bargained

Position NP Peds HemOnc (PT/PRN) - Four Diamonds Pediatrics

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

Req ID 106483