Penn State Health - Penn State Health Medical Group LLC
Location: US:PA: Lancaster
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.000000
Shift: Day
Hours: 0800-1630
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] for additional information
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This is a hybrid role, caring for patients in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
The General Surgery and Medical Weight Loss APP functions as an integral member of the surgical services team, supporting care across the inpatient, outpatient, and perioperative setting. This hybrid role is designed to provide comprehensive APP support for general surgery patients while also contributing to a structured bariatric surgery program that includes a medical weight loss component.
The APP will provide clinical care for surgery patients in the hospital and clinic setting, including inpatient rounding, consult support, discharge planning, postoperative follow-up, patient education and care coordination. In addition, the APP will evaluate and manage patients seeking medical weight loss, obesity treatment, metabolic risk reduction, and nonsurgical weight management.
This position supports improved access to care, continuity across the surgical care continuum, patient throughput, chronic disease management, and long-term outcomes for patients with general surgical, obesity, and obesity-related conditions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
- Master’s Degree in Nursing
- National certification as an Advanced Practice Nurse
- Current license to practice as CRNP by Pennsylvania Board of Nurse Examiners
- Two (2) years' work experience as a RN
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
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 MEDICAL GROUP?
#WeAre committed to providing patient- and family-centered care to all patients —and skillfully handle needs at every level of complexity utilizing our shared governance model of care. The Medical Group is constructed of both primary care and multi-specialty offices that are striving to make a difference in each patient’s healthcare routine. Working alongside seasoned professionals, you will be spearheading the mission of Penn State Health to provide the highest quality care to all patients within their local community! Working with us means being part of a team that strives to provide excellent patient care every day, but also one that works together to set and achieve goals, build on the Penn State Health legacy and create new possibilities for the future.
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.