What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Nocturnist Role position at Geisinger?
Nocturnist Job Details
- Perform initial assessments and triage patients based on presenting conditions.
- Keep track of procedure and laboratory results, discussing them with physicians and returning calls to families and patients.
- Assist in arranging follow-up appointments and answering phone calls from established patients and their families.
This position involves working nights, with a 7PM-7AM schedule and 7 days on, 7 days off block. A Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies is required, along with Basic Life Support Certification and certification as a Physician Assistant.
