Nurse Practitioner Or Physician Assistant Breast Surgery

Jobtome; Danville (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Breast Surgery team at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. You will work in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to comprehensive breast care.

You will evaluate and manage patients, develop treatment plans, order tests, and provide education and advocacy. The role emphasizes safety, care coordination, and quality outcomes within a respected health

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in NP or PA program required.
• PA/NP licensure and national certifications required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients in collaboration with Breast Surgeons.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging.
• Prescribe medications within scope of practice.
• Coordinate care across specialties and educate patients.
• Document encounters in the electronic health record.

Skills

Patient assessment

Care management

Health information documentation

Clinical policies

Patient safety

Education

Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License

Certified Nurse Practitioner certification

Certified Physician Assistant

BLS certification

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Surgery team at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive breast care.

Job Duties

• Evaluate and manage new and established patients in collaboration with Breast Surgeons
• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing follow-up care
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and imaging
• Prescribe medications and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice
• Coordinate care across specialties and support seamless patient transitions
• Provide patient education, counseling, and advocacy
• Manage telephone triage and clinical communications
• Document patient encounters within the electronic medical record
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care

Why Join Geisinger?

• A collaborative and supportive practice environment
• Access to leading-edge technology and resources
• A comprehensive multidisciplinary breast care program
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• An integrated health system with a strong commitment to patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License
• Certified Nurse Practitioner certification
• Certified Physician Assistant
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Preferred Skills

• Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
• Care management
• Health information documentation
• Knowledge of clinical policies and standards
• Commitment to patient safety and patient rights

Schedule

Full-time position

40 hours per week

Day shift schedule - Monday - Friday

No call, nights or weekends

Position Details

About Danville, Pennsylvania

Danville offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, featuring affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, the area provides convenient access to major metropolitan destinations while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.

Education

Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner (Required)

About Geisinger

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 to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.