Geisinger Health System

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Critical Care GCMC

Geisinger Health System$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner required
  • Basic Life Support Certification required
  • Certification as a Physician Assistant from NCCPA required
  • Experience in patient care management and assessment
  • Knowledge of clinical policies and health information systems

Responsibilities

  • Work 14 shifts per month in rotating days and nights
  • Provide collaborative patient care alongside physicians and staff
  • Educate patients and families on health management and care plans
  • Evaluate patient outcomes and coordinate follow-up referrals
  • Act as a patient advocate and liaison between patients and healthcare providers
  • Optional moonlighting available for additional income

Benefits

  • Healthcare benefits from day one, including vision and dental coverage
  • Supportive work atmosphere that fosters collaboration
  • Encouragement of diversity within the workforce
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • Access to recreational activities in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area
Full Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)

Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Worker Type:
Regular

Exemption Status:
Yes

Job Summary:
Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking a Physician Assistant or an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to join our skilled team of critical care providers, practicing state-of-the-art medicine with support from excellent physicians and nursing staff.

Job Duties:
  • Work 14 shifts/month
  • Mix of days/nights
  • 12-hour shifts from 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
  • Serve in a collaborative role with the physician and staff in assessing needs, planning and providing education and care, evaluating outcomes, and coordinating follow-up and referrals for patients
  • Function as a patient advocate in the medical care system as confidant, advisor and liaison between patients, families and physicians
  • Moonlighting available for extra income


  • The Scranton/Wilkes-Barre area is close to various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf Resorts
  • Enjoy some of Pennsylvania's best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking
  • Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
  • Avoca International Airport within 15 minutes provides endless travel possibilities




Position Details:

Education:
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)

Experience:

Certification(s) and License(s):
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Skills:
Care Management Knowledge, Clinical Policies And Standards, Health Information Systems (HIS), Patient Assessment And Care, Patient Safety, Patients Rights

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

We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all.

About Geisinger Health System

Geisinger Health System is a healthcare system serving more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central, and northeastern Pennsylvania, and in southern New Jersey. The system was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Danville, Pennsylvania. Geisinger Health System includes 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 600,000-member health plan. The system employs more than 32,000 people, including over 1,800 physicians and 4,000 nurses. Geisinger Health System is known for its innovative approach to healthcare, including its use of electronic health records and its focus on patient-centered care.
Learn more about Geisinger Health System
Size
32,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1915

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