Job Description
Penn State Health -
Hershey Medical Center Location:
US:
PA:
Hershey Work Type:
Full Time FTE:
1.0 Shift:
Day Shift Differential:
Exempt:
Yes Hours:
8 Recruiter Contact:
Please contact Esther I. Zechman at [email protected] for additional information. SUMMARY OF POSITION
Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center's Psychiatry and Behavioral Health Service Line is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to primarily provide inpatient psychiatric consultation services throughout the hospital. We are recruiting for a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Candidates with experience in Addiction Medicine, substance use disorder treatment, or dual-diagnosis psychiatric care are strongly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will be licensed in Pennsylvania and have a minimum of two to three years of experience providing psychiatric and/or behavioral health care. Experience evaluating and managing patients with substance use disorders, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and complex behavioral health needs is preferred. Responsibilities include conducting psychiatric evaluations and consultations, developing treatment plans, providing medication management, and collaborating with physicians, nursing staff, social workers, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team. The Nurse Practitioner will provide inpatient and telehealth services at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and other Penn State Health sites as needed while working within an established and collaborative behavioral health team. The Nurse Practitioner functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team and provides comprehensive patient care services across the continuum of behavioral health. Responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment, care coordination, patient and family education, and participation in quality improvement initiatives. The Nurse Practitioner will practice within the scope of responsibilities and prescriptive authority defined by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing and Penn State Health Medical Staff Bylaws. 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 two to three years of psychiatric or behavioral health experience Certification in Addiction Medicine (e.g., CARN-AP) and/or experience treating substance use disorders is preferred Experience in Addiction Medicine, substance use disorder treatment, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), or dual-diagnosis psychiatric care. Experience providing inpatient psychiatric consultation services. 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
