What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advanced Practitioner in Hematology Oncology position at Geisinger?
Career Overview:
Geisinger's Cancer Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join our team in an outpatient role. This dynamic environment offers a chance to work with physicians, experienced APPs, and fellows. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience as an APP in cancer or adult medicine, preferably in the inpatient setting.
Job Responsibilities:
Education and Certifications:
A Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant (Required). Basic Life Support Certification and Certified Physician Assistant certification are also required.
About Geisinger:
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Our diverse workforce makes us stronger, and we value collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.
Geisinger's Cancer Institute seeks an Advanced Practice Provider to join our team in an outpatient role. This dynamic environment offers a chance to work with physicians, experienced APPs, and fellows. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience as an APP in cancer or adult medicine, preferably in the inpatient setting.
Job Responsibilities:
- Assess and establish presumptive diagnoses, implementing treatment plans for patient populations.
- Makes accurate entries into the electronic medical record, orders diagnostic testing, and consults appropriately.
- Prescribes medications or therapies as necessary, utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Evaluates and reports significant risks to patient health or well-being to collaborating physicians.
- Performs procedures within the scope of practice for physician assistant licenses.
Education and Certifications:
A Master's Degree in Nurse Practitioner (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in Physician Assistant (Required). Basic Life Support Certification and Certified Physician Assistant certification are also required.
About Geisinger:
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety. We offer healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. Our diverse workforce makes us stronger, and we value collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.
