Per Diem Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Hospital Medicine

Geisinger; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Per Diem Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their Hospital Medicine team. This role involves providing exceptional patient care during night shifts, ensuring accurate assessments, and implementing effective treatment plans. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree in Nursing and relevant certifications, demonstrating a commitment to patient advocacy and safety. Join a collaborative environment that values kindness, excellence, and innovation, contributing to better health outcomes for the community.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Nursing is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support Certification and Nurse Practitioner License are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and diagnose patients, implementing treatment plans as needed.
• Manage medication prescriptions and communicate with patients and staff.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Electronic Medical Record Management

Medication Management

Communication Skills

Health Education

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Nurse Practitioner License

Job description

Job Summary
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem 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: 7pm - 7 am
Work type: Per Diem/ As needed

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.

Position Details

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

Experience: [Details not provided]

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

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. 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.