Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Nephrology

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

23d • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our growing Nephrology team to deliver both inpatient and outpatient care on our Wilkes Barre Campus. Prior Nephrology training is not required, we will teach the successful candidate the skills needed to work collaboratively/ semi-independently with our providers. Our primary goal is to attract a candidate who enjoys working in a fast-paced inpatient/outpatient environment with a team-based approach. The department provides comprehensive Nephrology subspecialty services including: inpatient evaluation of acute kidney injury (AKI), critical care consultation, continuous dialysis, acute and chronic dialysis, outpatient management of kidney disease, and postoperative/long-term management of kidney transplant recipients.

Requirements

• Bachelor'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

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist inpatient providers with new consults and inpatient follow-ups for patients with acute kidney injury and electrolyte abnormalities
• Evaluate dialysis patients and write inpatient dialysis orders
• Assist with inpatient charting and documentation
• Assist providers in outpatient Nephrology clinic

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
• We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees