Penn State Health - St Joseph Medical Group Location: US:PA:Reading Work Type: PRN FTE: 0.001 Hours: 7p-7a Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill Brubaker at jbrubaker@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information. SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative team.
This role provides an excellent opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. The NNP will manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients, working both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients. An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries, and a backup Neonatologist is available overnight for consultation.
The unit averages 1,000–1,500 deliveries per year. Following a structured orientation period, the NNP will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of Neonatology. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S): Master’s degree in Nursing Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of employment Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN) PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S): NICU critical care experience Two (2) years of experience within Nurse Practitioner licensure Neonatology Nurse Practitioner degree 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 MEDICAL GROUP? #WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine.
Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.
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