Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Hours: 40hrs/week
Recruiter: Please contact Esther Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Palliative Medicine at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine (Hershey, PA) seeks an Outpatient Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner. The successful candidate will join a well-established interdisciplinary team with a growing outpatient practice caring for patients with serious illness. The team enjoys flexible scheduling, strong institutional relationships and opportunities for continued growth. Collaborating physicians are Board Certified in Hospice & Palliative medicine.

The successful candidate will provide outpatient consultation and management to help patients and families cope with conditions such as cancer, heart failure, renal disease and other condition.
Opportunities for inter-professional teaching and learning.
Weekday schedule.
Experience caring for adults with serious illness is preferred.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

• Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required. 
• Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required. 
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Certification as an NP in the area of practice specialization is preferred.

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, 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 hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

Union: Non Bargained