Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care - GCMC
About The Position
Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its team of critical care providers. The role involves practicing state-of-the-art medicine with support from physicians and nursing staff. The provider works collaboratively with physicians and staff to assess patient needs, plan and provide education and care, evaluate outcomes, and coordinate follow-up and referrals. The provider also advocates for patients by serving as a confidant, advisor, and liaison among patients, families, and physicians. The schedule is 14 shifts per month, with 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., and a mix of days and nights. A 100% night schedule is available for additional stipend and incentives. Moonlighting is available for extra income.
Requirements
- Master's degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- For Physician Assistants, certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
- Knowledge of care management, clinical policies and standards, health information documentation, patient assessment and care, patient safety, and patients' rights.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and staff to assess patient needs and plan and provide education and care.
- Evaluate patient outcomes and coordinate follow-up and referrals.
- Advocate for patients by serving as a confidant, advisor, and liaison between patients, families, and physicians.
Benefits
- Healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision and dental coverage and coverage for domestic partners.
- Additional stipend and incentives for a 100% night schedule.
- Moonlighting available for extra income.
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Job Type
Full-time
