Location:Hershey, PA
Hershey, Pennsylvania, famously known as "The Sweetest Place on Earth," offers a wonderful blend of small-town charm and cultural attractions, including world-class entertainment and outdoor recreational opportunities. Situated in the heart of the stunning Pennsylvania countryside, it provides easy access to major metropolitan areas while maintaining a welcoming and vibrant community atmosphere.
Facility:This prestigious academic medical center and children's hospital is a nationally recognized institution offering cutting-edge pediatric care. The facility houses a Level IV, 56-bed NICU with very high acuity, supported by a highly collaborative team of medical professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional neonatal care.
Opportunity:Nurse Practitioner - Neonatology
Job Details:- Locum Tenens opportunity in a Level IV, 56-bed NICU with very high acuity patient population
- APPs work in collaboration with MDs, overseeing the daily care of neonatal patients as a primary provider
- Night and weekend shifts required; weekday evening/night shifts run 4p-8a (Monday-Friday)
- Weekend evening/night shifts run 7p-7a (Saturday-Sunday); 24-hour shifts can also be accommodated any day of the week
- During evenings, nights, and weekends, 2-3 APPs may be on shift simultaneously
- Orientation consists of 3 full weekday shifts, 2 evening/night shifts, and 2 weekend shifts, including setup of picture ID, Cerner access, and scrub machine access
- During orientation, providers will be paired with a facility APP to shadow and orient with
- Ground and air transport capabilities required; transport orientation includes two 1-hour online training courses to be completed before the first day and a 45-minute in-person training at the Life Lion hangar
- A 4-hour and 45-minute online EMR training must be completed prior to the first day
- Required procedural skills include: PICC/UVC/UAC lines, chest tubes, lumbar punctures, and intubations
- Up to 10 patient encounters per shift
- Pennsylvania license required; IMLC accepted; Penn State prefers candidates with an active PA license but will consider candidates who have begun the PA licensure application process with the right skill set
- BLS and PALS certifications required
- Board certification required; estimated credentialing timeframe is 60-120 days
- Nearest airport is Harrisburg International
- Overtime requires approval from Practice Administration
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
