Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GCMC

Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - GCMC

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 Description

• 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

Community Overview

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.

Requirements

• Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
• Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)
• Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body

Benefits

We offer healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, including vision, dental, and domestic partners. We encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.