$25k Incentive Nocturnist Nurse practitioner or Physician Assistant hospitalist

Job Summary

We are proud to give our Hospital Medicine providers the innovative tools and support they need to do what they do best - provide exceptional care.

Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center - Wilkes Barre, PA Department: Hospital Medicine Work schedule: Nights 7 nights on - 7 nights off (7pm - 7 am) Work type: full time

Job Duties

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
• Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.
• Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand.
• Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

With Geisinger, you can take advantage of:

• Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more!

• Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship.

• Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.

• Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.

Education

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)