What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Virtual Hospitalist position at Geisinger?
Job Title:
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Virtual Hospitalist
Location:
Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category:
Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Advanced Practice
Schedule:
Days
Work Type:
Full time
Department:
Geisinger at Home Medical Division
Job Summary
Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) providers operate similarly to inpatient hospitalists with a more virtual care approach. Cooperating with other team members through huddles and as needed to assess patient needs and identify appropriate patients for this model of care.
Job Duties
Through reliable communication, remote patient monitoring and outlined protocols, AHCaH enables patients who meet hospital admission criteria to receive care in the comfort of their home.
Target Population:
Med/Surgical level of care
- Congestive Heart Failure/COPD exacerbation
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Potential for other appropriate conditions
Primary health team includes:
- Advanced Practitioner (AP)- Core provider, works closely with patients and care team under physician guidance.
- RN Coordinator
- Field Staff (RNs and Mobile Paramedics)
- Physician, direct care and interdisciplinary team supervision.
Hours: 7 a.m - 7 p.m
Call schedule: Rotates with physicians and other Advanced Practitioners
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 Practitioners
Our Purpose & Values
We strive to treat everyone with kindness, respect, and compassion. We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence in patient care. We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, and our community. We provide a safe environment for our patients and members. We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners.
