What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Matron position at Geisinger?
**Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Job Summary**
In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care.
Key Responsibilities
- Triage, telephone communication, and patient education in cooperation with nursing staff, physicians, and other department personnel.
- Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record.
- Orders and interprets diagnostic testing, consults as appropriate, and prescribes medical therapy utilizing evidence-based practice.
- Prescribes, adjusts, or discontinues medications or therapies as needed.
- Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances that present a significant risk to patient health or well-being.
- Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, primary care physician, and referring staff via telephone or correspondence.
Instills confidence in patients by providing safe, ethical care and health education in a language they can understand. Interprets and follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Expected to participate in call rotation on a shared basis with a large pool of providers. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with Geisinger organization policies and procedures.
Geisinger is committed to caring for our patients, members, students, family, and communities. We continuously seek better ways to provide care, prioritize safety, and foster collaboration within our organization.
