Nurse Practitioner Endocrinology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits from day one

Vision and dental coverage

Domestic partner coverage

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Nurse Practitioner at the Multi-Specialty Clinic Olive Street. This role involves collaborating with physicians to provide quality patient care through evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment plans.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Nursing, relevant certifications, and experience in patient care management. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare from day one, making Geisinger an attractive workplace.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in nursing required.
• Certified Nurse Practitioner credential.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients and establishes presumptive diagnosis.
• Orders tests and interprets results for patient care.
• Prescribes and adjusts medications as needed.
• Communicates with physicians and patients effectively.
• Provides health education to patients and families.

Skills

Care Management Knowledge

Clinical Policies And Standards

Health Information Documentation

Patient Assessment And Care

Patient Safety

Patients Rights

Education

Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

Location & Schedule

Location: Geisinger Multi‑Specialty Clinic Olive Street
Shift: Days
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow‑up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education.

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 evidence‑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.

Position Details

Education: Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Licensure & Certification

• Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania
• Basic Life Support Certification

Skills

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

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Geisinger is a proud 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.