Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

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About The Position

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic critical care team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice advanced, state-of-the-art medicine in a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and a dedicated nursing staff. Position Highlights: 14 shifts/month with a mix of day and night (nocturnal stipend offered) 12-hour shifts (7 am–7 pm or 7 pm–7 am) Work alongside critical care physicians in a collaborative, team-based model Provide comprehensive care: assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up Learn and perform procedures: Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn others Opportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiatives Serve as a patient advocate, liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and families Moonlighting opportunities available for additional income Why Join Geisinger? Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Generous PTO: 23 days annually + holidays, parental leave, and military leave CME Support: 10 CME days and $3,000/year allowance Relocation Assistance: Fully covered Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer Discover Northeastern Pennsylvania: Close to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts, Hershey Park, Camelback, and Great Wolf Lodge Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and hunting Vibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sports Easy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore Avoca International Airport just 15 minutes away For more information or to apply, contact: Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter 570-854-1571 [email protected]

Requirements

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies And Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment And Care
Patient Safety
Patients Rights

Responsibilities

Work alongside critical care physicians in a collaborative, team-based model
Provide comprehensive care: assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up
Learn and perform procedures: Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn others
Opportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiatives
Serve as a patient advocate, liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and families