SUMMARY OF POSITION

: This is an all outpatient position where the APP will be providing comprehensive care in both obstetrics and gynecology. Candidates should be comfortable managing a full spectrum of OB/GYN patients, performing basic gynecologic procedures such as IUD insertions/removals, Nexplanon insertions, and vulvar biopsies. Proficiency in reading non-stress tests (NSTs) and conducting basic obstetric ultrasounds—such as assessing fetal presentation and deepest vertical pocket (DVP)—is expected. The Nurse Practitioner (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 QUALIFICATION(S): Master’s Degree in Nursing required. National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse required. Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required. Two (2) years' work experience as a RN required. Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required. 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 MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER? Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth. YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you. This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.