Nurse Practitioner - Gastroenterology

The NP is an expert in pathophysiology, physical assessment and diagnosis, pharmacology and exercises authority in health promotion and disease management.

The NP functions as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team and provides a wide range of patient services to a specific patient population across the continuum of health care.

By utilizing the nursing process, scientific reasoning and critical problem solving, NPs practice within the scope of responsibilities and prescriptive authority defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and the Medical Staff Executive at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* : * Masters Degree in Nursing with clinical specialization required.* Two years work experience as a RN required.
• Current licensed to practice as a CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required. Must have demonstrated effective skills in consultation.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification* 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, 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 : 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 (pennstatehealth.org / sites / default / files / Careers / Accommodation%20Statement%20-%20CAREERS.

pdf) for more detailed steps for assistance.*Union* : Non Bargained