Nurse Practitioner Pediatrics

Geisinger • Danville, PA

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About The Position

The Pediatric Neurology Division of the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital at Geisinger Medical Center has an opening for a physician assistant or nurse practitioner to join our dedicated team in Danville, Pennsylvania. This extremely collegial and congenial group is committed to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to the children of central and northeast Pennsylvania. In addition to advanced neuromuscular care, the pediatric neurology department also provides a comprehensive epilepsy program, specialized headache care, a pediatric sleep center, and genetic testing and counseling programs.
Position Highlights Telemedicine and in-person clinic Work within a multidisciplinary team of neurologists, APPs, nurses, and specialty support staff. Provide evaluation, diagnosis, and management of diverse neurological conditions. Opportunities to support specialized programs such as stroke, epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, sleep, and headache. Access to state-of-the-art imaging and diagnostic resources across Geisinger’s neurosciences service line.
Why Geisinger? Supportive, team-focused work culture committed to education and excellence. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Robust professional development opportunities, CME support, and ongoing career growth. A mission-driven health system dedicated to improving community health across Pennsylvania.
About Geisinger Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. The Geisinger footprint encompasses much of central and northeastern Pennsylvania. This area provides outstanding access to many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, boating, and skiing. Geisinger is located within a 2-3 hour drive of several major cities including New York City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh. This area includes excellent public/private schools and is home to Bucknell, Penn State University, Susquehanna University, and Bloomsburg University

Requirements

• The successful Physician Assistant must be a graduate of a ARC-approved physician assistant program, eligible or certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Physician Assistants and eligible or certified by the State Board of Medicine.
• The successful Nurse Practitioner candidate will have a certificate of completion from an approved program for Nurse Practitioners and must be eligible for or certified by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
• Must be certified to work with all patient population age groups.
• Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body
• Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse PractitionersAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of Pennsylvania
• Care Management Knowledge
• Clinical Policies And Standards
• Health Information Documentation
• Patient Assessment And Care
• Patient Safety
• Patients Rights

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive neurological assessments and develop patient-centered care plans.
• Conduct follow-up visits, medication management, and patient counseling.
• Collaborate closely with supervising physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Document patient encounters accurately within the EMR.
• Engage in patient and family education and contribute to quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.
• Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

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