Inpatient Palliative Medicine NP — Compassionate Care Leader

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Domestic partner benefits

Job summary

Geisinger’s Cancer Institute in Danville, PA seeks an Advanced Practitioner to join the Palliative Medicine team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). This role focuses on inpatient palliative care, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for a diverse patient population.

The practitioner will use evidence-based practices to prescribe and adjust therapies, document care in the EMR, and collaborate with physicians, PCPs, and staff to ensure compassionate,

Qualifications

• Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Responsibilities

• Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic testing; consults as appropriate and prescribes therapies utilizing evidence-based practice.
• Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluates and reports risks to collaborating physicians.
• Performs procedures within the scope of nurse practitioner practice.
• Communicates with patients and staff to provide safe, ethical care and health education.
• Interprets and follows policies to meet goals and deadlines.
• Supports inpatient Palliative Medicine needs.

Education

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Job description

Geisinger’s Cancer Institute in Danville, PA seeks an Advanced Practitioner to join the Palliative Medicine team at Geisinger Medical Center (GMC). This role focuses on inpatient palliative care, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning for a diverse patient population.

The practitioner will use evidence-based practices to prescribe and adjust therapies, document care in the EMR, and collaborate with physicians, PCPs, and staff to ensure compassionate,