Nurse Practitioner - Four Diamonds Pediatrics

Pediatric Nurse Practitioner OpportunityDedicated overnight schedule with predictable block schedulingPractice within a nationally recognized academic children's hospitalCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including pediatric oncology, hematology, stem cell transplant, critical care, infectious diseases, surgery, radiology, and supportive care servicesManage a diverse patient population including children with leukemia, lymphoma, solid tumors, brain tumors, sickle cell disease, bleeding disorders, and other complex hematologic conditionsOpportunity to develop expertise in oncologic emergencies and acute pediatric inpatient managementCompetitive compensation package with nocturnist differentialComprehensive benefits package, CME support, and professional development opportunitiesProvide overnight inpatient coverage for pediatric hematology/oncology patients inclusive of inpatients and home patient callsEvaluate and manage acute clinical concerns, including fever and neutropenia, pain crises, transfusion reactions, oncologic emergencies, chemotherapy-related toxicities, and other urgent conditionsPerform admissions, consultations, cross-coverage assessments, and discharge planning as appropriateCoordinate care with attending physicians, fellows, residents, nursing teams, and subspecialty consultantsRespond to rapid clinical changes and participate in emergency management and stabilization of critically ill patientsFacilitate safe and effective patient handoffs between daytime and nighttime providersDocument patient encounters and treatment plans in accordance with institutional standardsParticipate in quality improvement, patient safety, and educational initiatives within the divisionMaster's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner programCurrent Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility for licensurePediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification preferredPrior experience in pediatric hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, pediatric critical care, emergency medicine, or other acute care pediatric settingsStrong clinical assessment and decision-making skillsAbility to function independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary teamExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsPenn State Health Children's Hospital is the only children's hospital in central Pennsylvania and is recognized for providing comprehensive, family-centered care across a broad spectrum of pediatric specialtiesPenn 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 communityPenn 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 LeaveBe Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft ProtectionBe Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition programBe Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for schedulingPenn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care ProviderPenn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status