Nurse Practitioner - Orthopaedics

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] for additional information

*THIS POSITION IS ON THE HAND SERVICE*

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The APP will play a key role in managing an independent outpatient clinic while working in close collaboration with our Hand surgeons. Core responsibilities include patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up care. The role may also involve occasional procedures such as hand injections, casting, and splinting.

This is a full-time position, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, with daytime hours. The schedule is weekday, outpatient care—no nights, weekends, holidays, or call responsibilities. The position is best suited for a provider with a strong interest in Hand Orthopaedics rather than general Orthopaedics.

The ideal candidate will be a licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with excellent clinical judgment, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Prior Orthopaedics or hand experience is preferred but not required. A solid interest in hand and upper extremity care is essential.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Master’s Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required.
• Current license to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Relevant experience 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 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