Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Job Summary

nJob Description Summary Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic critical care team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice advanced, state-of-the-art medicine in a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and a dedicated nursing staff.

nJob Duties

nJob Description

nPosition Highlights:

nnn14 shifts/month with a mix of day and night (nocturnal stipend offered) 12-hour shifts (7 am-7 pm or 7 pm-7 am)

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nnWork alongside critical care physicians in a collaborative, team-based model

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nnProvide comprehensive care: assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up

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nnLearn and perform procedures: Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn others

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nnOpportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiatives

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nnServe as a patient advocate, liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and families

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nnMoonlighting opportunities available for additional income

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n nWhy Join Geisinger?

nnnDay 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage

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nnGenerous PTO: 23 days annually + holidays, parental leave, and military leave

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nnCME Support: 10 CME days and $3,000/year allowance

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nnRelocation Assistance: Fully covered

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nnPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

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n nDiscover Northeastern Pennsylvania:

nnnClose to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts, Hershey Park, Camelback, and Great Wolf Lodge

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nnEnjoy year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and hunting

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nnVibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sports

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nnEasy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore

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nnAvoca International Airport just 15 minutes away

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n nFor more information or to apply, contact:

nTonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter?? ??

nPosition Details

nEducation

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

nExperience

nCertification(s) and License(s)

nCertified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

nOUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family 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. 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. 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.

nWe are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

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