Location: US:PA: Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.0
Shift: Varied
Hours: 10's, 12's, and/or 24-hour shifts
Recruiter Contact: Please contact Jill R. Brubaker at [email protected] for additional information

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The Surgical Services Advanced Practice Provider (APP) role offers the opportunity to practice in a fast-paced surgical environment where no two days are the same. APPs in this role are trusted members of the surgical team, using advanced clinical judgment, procedural skills, and independent decision-making to care for complex patients across the perioperative and inpatient continuum. The position is well suited for clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments, value autonomy and teamwork, and are looking for a role that offers broad clinical exposure, meaningful responsibility, and continued professional growth.

The Surgical Services APP functions as an integral member of the surgical care team, providing comprehensive daytime and overnight clinical support across the perioperative and inpatient continuum. The position is designed to ensure consistent and reliable APP coverage for Surgical Services, including Acute Care Surgery (ACS), General Surgery, and the surgical subspecialties.

Core daytime responsibilities include inpatient rounding, surgical first assistance, management of ACS consultations, preoperative and postoperative care, discharge planning, and coordination of care across multidisciplinary teams. The APP works collaboratively with surgeons, nursing, case management, and ancillary services to facilitate timely clinical decision-making, optimize patient throughput, and promote continuity of care throughout the surgical hospitalization.

During overnight hours, the APP provides cross-coverage for surgical services, responding to urgent and emergent inpatient concerns, postoperative clinical issues, new surgical needs, and emergent operating room requirements within the scope of the role. This coverage model supports 24/7 access to APP-level surgical care, provides timely evaluation and management of hospitalized surgical patients, supports surgeon availability for operative and complex clinical responsibilities, and strengthens continuity and coordination of care across Surgical Services.

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 an RN
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)

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.