About this opportunity
Geisinger lists this Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Inpatient Palliative Medicine - $10k Recruitment In[...] opportunity in danville, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), Danville, PA
Shift: Days
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: Yes
Overview
Geisinger’s Cancer Institute seeks an Advanced Practitioner to join the Palliative Medicine team at GMC. The role supports inpatient palliative care needs in a clinical environment and is responsible for assessing patients, establishing presumptive diagnoses, and managing treatment plans.
Responsibilities
Assess and establish presumptive diagnoses and implement treatment plans for the patient population.
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and consult as appropriate, prescribing evidence‑based medical therapy.
Prescribe, adjust, or discontinue medications or therapies as clinically warranted.
Evaluate and report to the collaborating physician any circumstances or test results that present significant risk to patient health or well-being.
Perform procedures within the scope of NP practice.
Communicate with the collaborating physician, patient, PCP, and referring staff via telephone or other means.
Advocate for patients, providing safe, ethical care and health education in an understandable language.
Interpret and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines.
Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and job‑specific obligations.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Nursing with certification as a Nurse Practitioner (required).
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Certified Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.
Basic Life Support Certification (any recognized issuing body).
Education
Master’s Degree – Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Certifications & Licenses
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Certified Nurse Practitioner – American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Licensed Registered Nurse – State of Pennsylvania (RN)
Skills & Competencies
Care Management Knowledge
Clinical Policies and Standards
Health Information Documentation
Patient Assessment and Care
Patient Safety
Patients’ Rights
Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full‑time and part‑time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and benefits for domestic partners.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Geisinger is an affirmatively action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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Worksite address
danville, PA, 17822, US
Who can apply
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