Entry Level Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Day
Shift Differential: Exempt: Yes
Hours: 8a-5p Monday - Friday
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Esther I. Zechman at ezechman@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Join the pediatric hematology team at Penn State Health and provide compassionate, evidence-based care to children and adolescents with benign hematologic disorders. We are seeking a collaborative and patient-centered Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) to support outpatient, inpatient, and infusion-based pediatric hematology services.

The Pediatric Hematology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) delivers comprehensive care to pediatric patients with benign hematologic disorders in collaboration with pediatric hematology physicians and a multidisciplinary care team. Responsibilities include clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, patient and family education, and coordination of care across the continuum.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic academic environment focused on delivering exceptional patient care while supporting quality improvement, education, and clinical research initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Care

• Perform comprehensive and focused histories and physical examinations for pediatric hematology patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic testing including laboratory studies and imaging.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with the pediatric hematology team.
• Manage acute and chronic hematologic conditions including:
• • • Anemia
    • Thrombocytopenia
    • Sickle cell disease
    • Myelodysplastic syndromes
    • Heavy menstrual bleeding
    • G6PD deficiency
    • Hemoglobinopathy traits and other benign blood disorders
• Prescribe medications, supportive therapies, and blood products in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor treatment response and potential toxicities; adjust therapies as appropriate.
• Participate in inpatient consultations, outpatient follow-up visits, and infusion center management as assigned.
• Coordinate care with nursing, pharmacy, transfusion medicine, and other pediatric subspecialties.

Education & Support

• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
• Provide education and support to nursing staff, trainees, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Support clinical research initiatives through patient identification, data collection, and protocol adherence when applicable.

Quality & Professional Development

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety activities, and clinical audits.
• Maintain professional certification and continuing education requirements.
• Contribute to the development of clinical guidelines, care pathways, and evidence-based best practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach to patient care.
• Ability to manage complex patients in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Work Environment

• Combination of outpatient clinic, infusion center, and inpatient consult responsibilities.
• Primarily weekday schedule with possible weekend or on-call responsibilities based on departmental needs.

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):

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in hematology, oncology, pediatrics, internal medicine, or a related specialty preferred.
• New graduates with strong hematology/oncology clinical training are encouraged to apply.

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.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained