Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Critical Care PASNAP

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our skilled critical care team. This role requires working 14 shifts per month, including day and night shifts. You will serve as a patient advocate and work collaboratively with physicians and staff. A Master's Degree in either field and relevant certifications are necessary. Enjoy proximity to recreational attractions and major cities during your time off.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required for Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.
• Experience in critical care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work 14 shifts per month, including nights and days.
• Collaborate with physician and staff for patient care.
• Function as a patient advocate in the medical system.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Collaborative assessment

Basic Life Support Certification

Education

Master's Degree – Physician Assistant

Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our skilled team of critical care providers, practicing state-of-the-art medicine with support from excellent physicians and nursing staff.

Job Duties

• Work 14 shifts/month
• Mix of days/nights
• 12‑hour shifts from 7am‑7pm or 7pm‑7am
• Serve in a collaborative role with the physician and staff in assessing needs, planning and providing education and care, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating follow‑up and referrals for patients
• Function as a patient advocate in the medical care system as confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families and physicians
• Moonlighting available for extra income
• The Scranton/Wilkes‑Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf Resorts
• Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking
• Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
• Avoca International Airport within 15 minutes provides endless travel possibilities

Contact

To learn more, please contact Tonya N. Harmon Boyer at [e-mail] or call 570-854-1571.

Position Details

Education

Master's Degree – Physician Assistant (Required)

Master's Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Experience

Certification(s) and License(s)

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
• Certified Physician Assistant – National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

EEO Statement

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.