Hospitalist Job at Geisinger in Scranton, PA

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team.

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center – Scranton, PA
Department: Hospital Medicine
Work schedule: Nights - 7 nights on – 7 nights off (7pm – 7 am)
Work type: full time

Advanced Practitioners can take advantage of:

• Competitive compensation package & benefits include a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 10 CME days, $3,000 CME funds, relocation benefits, PTO, and more!
• $20k Incentives and $16k Nocturnist Stipend.
• Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania.
• Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change.

Job Summary

• 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 follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.