Advanced Practice Provider Fellow - Hershey, United States - Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment

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    Penn State Health - Physician Recruitment Hershey, United States

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    Full time FTE: 1.0 Shift: Varied Hours: Varied Recruiter: Please contact Esther Zechman at ezechman@ for additional information.
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    Posted: 02-May-24

    Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania

    Salary: Open

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    Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants

    Internal Number: 43898

    Penn State Health - Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

    Location : US:PA:Hershey
    Work Type :
    FTE : 1.0
    Shift : Varied
    Hours : Varied
    Recruiter : Please contact Esther Zechman at ezechman@ for additional information.

    SUMMARY OF POSITION:

    The Penn State Hershey Medical Center Children's Hospital Advanced Practice Fellowship will be a 12 month post graduate neonatal-perinatal medicine fellowship that will educate highly qualified certified physician assistants and nurse practitioners to become competent, proficient, and compassionate neonatal providers. Through didactics and direct patient care, the fellow will obtain superior clinical skills allowing them to thrive in a fast paced critical care setting. This fellowship promotes a smooth transition to clinical practice by way of a multi-disciplinary healthcare approach among a team of skilled healthcare providers and collaboration with various other specialties.

    The neonatal fellowship curriculum will consist of both clinical and didactic education. The didactic sessions will include the following: APC/resident lecture, Pediatric ground rounds, Journal Club, Neonatal M&M, and a perinatal meeting. APC fellow will join the medical fellow education course. The fellow will be tested in the simulation lab with various mock scenarios. Additionally, the fellow will prepare 2 case presentations to be presented to the department and 1 APC journal club.

    The clinical rotations will include time spent in the NICU, newborn nursery, with bedside NICU nurses, NICU high risk developmental clinic, pediatric radiology, maternal fetal medicine, pediatric cardiology, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, pediatric surgery, and pediatric pulmonology. During NICU rotations, the fellow will also participate in air and ground transports with Life Lion.

    The Penn State Hershey Medical Center is a tertiary care teaching hospital designated as a level IV neonatal intensive care unit providing the highest care to patients from surrounding areas. Advanced technology, appropriate facilities, and a modern approach to healthcare delivery will provide fellows with the resources needed to become a well-rounded provider who is a leader in the area of neonatal medicine.

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

  • Master's Degree in Nursing and currently licensed to practice as a CRNP by the Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners required OR Graduate of an AMA approved Physician Assistant Program or baccalaureate or higher degree program that meets licensure requirements in the State of Pennsylvania required and National Certification in Pennsylvania or in another State with reciprocity and licensure to practice in Pennsylvania required.
  • GPA of 3.5 and over
  • Current BLS & NRP certifications required.
  • Outstanding recommendations from clinical preceptors, program directors, or professional work experience.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

  • For Nurse Practitioner candidates a Neonatology Nurse Practitioner degree is required.
  • In addition to the online application, please email the following items to Esther Zechman at ezechman@ :

  • A personal narrative describing your professional goals and interest in Neonatology (Double Spaced, 12 font, max 3 pages).
  • A resume/CV, including a description of past Neonatology and Pediatric experience, including clinical rotations, if any.
  • Three letters of recommendation, one from a current program director or clinical faculty. If greater than two years since graduation, one from a recent supervising physician or APP colleague.
  • This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

    Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@ or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

    Union : Non Bargained

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