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Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist Specialty - St. Josephs

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Reading, PA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/11/2026

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What they do

A Nurse Practitioner provides primary care and nursing care to patients. Performs physical exams, orders diagnostic tests, and provides medications. Works in a physician's office or other healthcare facility, under the direction of a physician. Performs work similar to that of a physician assistant but has different medical training and degree.

$125,928 / year median in Pennsylvania

+14% projected growth

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Job Description

Penn State Health -

St Joseph Medical Group Location:

US:

PA:

Reading Work Type:

Full Time FTE:

1.0

Shift:

Varied Hours:

Monday - Sunday, 7P-7A; 7 on 7 off

Recruiter Contact:

Please contact Erica Moyer at emoyer8@pennstatehealth.psu.edu for additional information.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Nurse Practitioner will diagnose and treat acute, episodic, or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform, or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe. Provides care of hospitalized patients and has full control of a patient throughout their entire shift. Current BLS and ACLS Required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION

(S): Master's degree in Nursing Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by State of employment Basic Life Support (BLS)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Critical thinking Excellent communication skills Ability to complete comprehensive physical exam, diagnose and formulate a medical management plan Ability to collaborate with attending physician

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Hospitalist or acute care setting preferred 2 years experience preferred