Part Time Nurse Practitioner Hospitalist

Geisinger Medical Center – Nurse Practitioner (Part Time)

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), the flagship tertiary/qua ternary care hospital for Geisinger, is seeking a part time Nurse Practitioner to join our Hospital Medicine team.

This role offers the opportunity to practice high-acuity inpatient medicine in a collaborative, physician-led environment with strong subspecialty support. GMC is a Magnet designated hospital and the region's only Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center, providing advanced, patient-centered care across a broad range of specialties. The position would be rotating days and night shift schedules.

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for the 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 physician assistant 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 follows policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.

Geisinger offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and professional growth of our providers, including:

• Competitive compensation model
• Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, and vision) beginning day one of employment
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• CME allowance and CME time
• Paid time off
• Relocation benefits
• Opportunities for career development within a large, integrated health system

Geisinger is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer
. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability or protected veteran status. Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies and Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment and Care
• Patient Safety
• Patient Rights