Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

Join Our Innovative Team in Transforming Healthcare Delivery! Are you passionate about delivering high-quality healthcare? Become a part of our groundbreaking Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCaH) program and help us redefine how hospital-level treatment is provided to patients in the comfort of their own homes. This role offers a unique combination of autonomy, teamwork, and advanced clinical practice in a state-of-the-art environment. Program Highlights: The AHCaH program employs remote patient monitoring, advanced technology, and interdisciplinary collaboration to provide exceptional care to eligible patients. Target Population & Conditions Treated: Med/Surgical level of care Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) exacerbation COPD exacerbation Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Other appropriate conditions Your Responsibilities as an Advanced Practitioner: As a key member of the AHCaH team, you'll work closely with patients and collaborate with a dynamic interdisciplinary care team under physician guidance. Your main duties include: Conducting in-person and remote patient assessments Developing and implementing treatment plans Providing continuous monitoring and coordinating with field staff Team Composition: Advanced Practitioner: Primary provider handling patient care RN Coordinator: Responsible for care coordination and program oversight Field Staff: Mobile paramedics and RNs delivering in-home care Physician: Supervising direct care and interdisciplinary team Location: This position is based at the Geisinger Healthplex CenterPoint office in Pittston, PA, with occasional travel required to Geisinger Wyoming Valley, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. Your Schedule: Work-life Balance: Enjoy a 7 days on / 7 days off schedule Hours: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Call Rotation: Shared responsibility with physicians and fellow Advanced Practitioners Why Choose Geisinger's AHCaH Program? Be at the forefront of the expanding field of home-based care Leverage advanced technology to enhance patient outcomes Work in a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional advancement Experience the fulfillment of making a significant impact in patients' lives by providing hospital-level care at home Qualifications: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with relevant certification/licensure Preferred clinical experience in acute care or hospital-based medicine Exceptional communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Take the Next Step in Your Career and Apply Today! Position Details: Education: Master's Degree - Nurse Practitioner (Required) Experience: Relevant clinical experience preferred Certification(s) and License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners About Geisinger: Founded over 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, we encompass ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. Our workforce of nearly 24,000 employees includes more than 1,700 employed physicians, making a significant fiscal impact on Pennsylvania communities. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Geisinger values diversity in all its forms. We invite applicants from various cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. As an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, we encourage women and minorities to apply. Our Vision & Values: At Geisinger, everything we do is focused on better health for our patients, families, and communities. KINDNESS: We treat everyone as we would wish to be treated. EXCELLENCE: We celebrate colleagues who strive for excellence. LEARNING: We are dedicated to sharing knowledge to prepare caregivers for the future. INNOVATION: We continually seek improved ways to care for our patients and community. SAFETY: We commit to providing a safe environment for our patients, members, and staff. Our Benefits: We offer comprehensive healthcare benefits from day one, including vision, dental, and prescription coverage for both full-time and part-time positions.