Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care - GWV

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join its critical care team. The role involves practicing advanced medicine in a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and dedicated nursing staff. The position includes 14 shifts per month, a mix of days and nights, with 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.; a nocturnal stipend is offered. Moonlighting opportunities are available for additional income. The clinician provides comprehensive patient care, including assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up. The role also offers opportunities to learn and perform procedures, participate in patient-centered research and improvement initiatives, and serve as an advocate and trusted resource for patients and families. The employer offers benefits from day one, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; 23 days of annual paid time off plus holidays, parental leave, and military leave; 10 CME days and a $3,000 annual CME allowance; and fully covered relocation assistance. Geisinger is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer.

Requirements

Master's degree as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
Basic Life Support certification.
For Physician Assistant applicants, 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

Provide comprehensive critical care, including patient assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up.
Work collaboratively with critical care physicians and the care team.
Learn and perform procedures such as central lines, temporary dialysis catheters, and arterial lines, with opportunities to learn additional procedures.
Advocate for patients and serve as a liaison and trusted advisor for patients and families.
Participate in patient-centered research and improvement initiatives.