What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner NICU - Neonatology - Neonatology position at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center?
Nurse Practitioner NICU - Neonatology
St Joseph Medical GroupLocation : US : PA : ReadingWork Type : Full TimeFTE : 1.0Shift : VariedHours : 7p-7a; 7 on 7 offRecruiter : Please contact Esther Zechman at [email protected] for additional information.SUMMARY OF POSITION : The Penn State Health St. Joseph Neonatology team is looking for an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a Level II NICU with well-baby and delivery room responsibilities. The Nurse Practitioner will manage and coordinate overnight care for the NICU patients. Following appropriate orientation, the NP is credentialed and works independently and in collaboration with the attending physicians, peers, and other members of the health care team to provide specialty care to critically ill patients. An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries and a backup Neonatologist is available during the night. The average number of deliveries a year is 1000-1500.MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :
- Master's degree in Nursing
- Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP)
- Two years of experience as an RN is required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :
- NICU critical care experience
- Two (2) years of experience within their licensure
- Neonatology Nurse Practitioner degreeThis 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, martial 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 : 30 AM and 4 : 30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.Apply now Internal Employees - Apply
