Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits including vision and dental

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to provide patient care in collaboration with physicians. Responsibilities include patient evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care, along with the ability to prescribe medication.

Candidates should hold a Master’s Degree as a Nurse Practitioner and possess relevant certifications including Basic Life Support and PMHNP. These roles offer competitive healthcare benefits right from day one.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree – Nurse Practitioner is required.
• Certification(s) and license(s) including Basic Life Support, Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• PMHNP required; additional opportunity may be available for providers with dual Family Practice/PMHNP.

Responsibilities

• Assess and establish a presumptive diagnosis and implement treatment plans.
• Make accurate entries into the electronic medical record.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications as appropriate.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies and Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment and Care

Patient Safety

Patient Rights

Education

Master’s Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)

Job description

Location: Geisinger Health Plan Hughes CenterShift: Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40Worker Type: RegularExemption Status: Yes

Job Summary: In collaboration with the physician, the nurse practitioner provides care to new or established patients, demonstrating autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. The NP orders testing as deemed necessary, interprets results, and prescribes appropriate medication and therapeutic regimens within the scope of practice. These responsibilities are performed in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians, and other department staff and may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

Job Duties

• Assess and establish a presumptive diagnosis and implement treatment plans for their patient population.
• Make accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; order and interpret diagnostic testing and consult as appropriate.
• Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications or therapies as appropriate.
• Evaluate and report to the collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient health or well‑being.
• Perform procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license.
• Communicate with the collaborative physician, patient, primary care provider and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence.
• Act as the patient’s advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education in a language the patient can understand.
• Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
• Expected call on a rotation basis shared by a large pool of providers.
• Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Experience: Certification(s) and license(s) including Basic Life Support, Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
• Experience Required: PMHNP required; additional opportunity may be available for providers with dual Family Practice/PMHNP.
• Accountable for satisfying all job‑specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.
• Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department‑specific orientation will be considered essential.

Skills

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

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partner coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Geisinger is 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 protected veteran status.