Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Outpatient Hematology Oncology - $10k recruitment incentive

Geisinger•State College, PA

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger's Cancer Institute is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider to join their Scenery Park Cancer Clinic in State College, PA! This is an exciting opportunity to join Geisinger's physician-led health system and to be a part of a well-established cancer team in Happy Valley!

Requirements

Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner
Basic Life Support Certification
Certified Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania)
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies And Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment And Care
Patient Safety
Patients Rights

Responsibilities

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.