$25k Incentive Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care during night shifts, with a focus on assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. Enjoy a competitive compensation package, including a robust retirement plan and CME opportunities, while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and innovation. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare and thrive in a collaborative setting, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

401(k) retirement plan

80 CME hours

$3,000 CME funds

Relocation assistance

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required for Nurse Practitioner role.
• Strong skills in patient assessment and medication management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assess and implement treatment plans for patients in a clinical setting.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Electronic Medical Record Management

Medication Management

Patient Advocacy

Communication Skills

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Job Summary: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. 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 follows 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: Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.