Job Summary
The Hospital Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant is essential in delivering high-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital setting. This role involves working closely with physicians, consulting specialists, nursing staff, and case management to ensure comprehensive patient care. The candidate will be responsible for conducting diagnostic evaluations and interpreting laboratory results.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice teams to deliver patient care.
- Execute diagnostic assessments and manage laboratory testing.
- Coordinate treatment strategies in conjunction with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Engage with consulting specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
- Participate in care planning and management discussions.
Qualifications
- Must have completed an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- A current and active license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Capable of working collaboratively within a team-oriented healthcare environment.
- Strong skills in patient evaluation and collaboration with various healthcare stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate effectively with both clinical staff and patients.
Geisinger Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
