Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Oncology

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Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Shift: Day

Hours: Varied

Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] (MAILTO://[email protected]) for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Professional (NP or PA) to join a dynamic team of physicians and clinical staff providing comprehensive care to patients with complex diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract, liver, pancreas, bile ducts, abdomen, and retroperitoneum.

The APP will provide a broad range of patient care services across the outpatient setting and throughout the continuum of care. Many patients require multidisciplinary management and complex coordination among multiple specialties, and the APP will play an integral role in ensuring continuity and coordination of care across settings and throughout the patient’s treatment journey.

The APP will collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary care team, including attending surgeons, surgical residents, other APPs, and medical students. The role also involves frequent collaboration with other members of the healthcare team, including bedside nurses, care coordination, social work, nutrition, and therapy services.

Following a comprehensive onboarding and orientation period, the APP will be expected to practice with a high degree of autonomy while working within established clinical protocols and with attending surgeon oversight and readily available support as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s Degree in Nursing

• National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse

• Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners

• Two (2) years' work experience as an RN

• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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 Nurse Practitioner - Surgery Oncology

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

Req ID 101467