Penn State Health - St Joseph Medical Group
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 7a-7p; 7 on 7 off
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Nurse Practitioner will provide quality, efficient, and effective patient care in accordance with standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements, and accepted clinical practice for the nurse practitioner profession. An NP is engaged in admitting, consulting, and advising treatment plans for patients, following established protocols. Work includes providing direct patient care by examining diagnosing and analyzing the patient's current health condition, and developing short- and long-term goals and treatment plans, in collaboration with a physician and/or established protocols/standards. An NP maintains familiarity with the patient throughout the Inpatient treatment plan, and they tailor care and education to meet the needs of each patient based on current clinical guidelines. Current BLS and ACLS Required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
Education:
- Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Successful completion of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Experience:
- Three years of staff nursing work experience.
- Previous experience as a Nurse Practitioner is preferred.
License/Certification:
- Pennsylvania Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner license 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.
For more information: https://this.pennstatehealth.org/#thisIsPennStateHealth
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.
For a full list with more detailed information: https://www.pennstatehealth.org/careers/working-here/total-rewards
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 7:00 AM and 5:00 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.