What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner - Pediatric Developmental Medicine position at Hershey Medical Center?
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 8-5pm, No Weekends or Holidays
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Penn State Health is seeking an experienced Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to join our outpatient developmental pediatrics team. This role provides care for children with developmental and behavioral conditions, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, and genetic disorders. Responsibilities include conducting new patient evaluations, providing ongoing management, and managing medications as appropriate, in collaboration with physicians and the care team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Master's Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization.
- Two (2) years of RN experience.
- Current CRNP license in Pennsylvania.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Pediatric experience required; outpatient experience with developmental or behavioral disorders preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, 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.
For more information: About Us | Careers | Penn State HealthPenn 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.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
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.
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