$25k Incentive Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented healthcare professional to join their clinical team. In this role, you will be responsible for performing initial assessments and triage of patients, ensuring effective communication between patients, families, and physicians. Your contributions will play a vital role in coordinating care and follow-up for patients, making a significant impact on their healthcare journey. This position offers a supportive environment where your skills in patient interaction and care coordination will be valued and expanded. If you are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to discuss plans with physicians and families.
• Ability to perform patient assessments and triage effectively.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment and triage of patients based on presenting conditions.
• Discussing plans with physicians and relaying information to families.

Job description

• Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
• Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
• Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients.
• Answers and returns phone calls from established patients and their families and assess the needs of patient and family.
• Discusses plan with the physician and relays information to the family and patient.
• Obtains or assists in the preauthorization process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments.
• Screening patients.

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.