What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine position at Geisinger?
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Northeast Region Medicine Services Advanced Practitioner Team
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Days
Work Type: Full time
Department: Northeast Region Medicine Services Advanced Practitioner Team
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our hospital medicine team in Scranton, Pennsylvania. As a member of our team, you will provide high-quality patient care, work collaboratively with physicians and other healthcare professionals, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional patient outcomes.Job Duties
- Assess patients and establish presumptive diagnoses, developing treatment plans that align with evidence-based practice.
- Maintain accurate and complete electronic medical records, ordering diagnostic tests and consulting as necessary.
- Prescribe medications and therapies, adjusting or discontinuing them as needed.
- Evaluate patient data and report significant risks to collaborating physicians.
- Perform procedures within the scope of your nurse practitioner license.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams through telephone calls and correspondence.
- Act as a patient advocate, providing safe, ethical care and health education in a language they understand.
- Interpret policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Position Details
We offer a competitive compensation package, benefits, and opportunities for growth and development. You will enjoy a better quality of life, with fresh air, short commutes, and a lower cost of living in our regions across Pennsylvania.
Education
Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersOur Purpose & Values
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, excel in everything we do, continuously learn, innovate, and prioritize safety.
