$20k Incentive Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine

Company: Geisinger
Location: Wilkes Barre
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is seeking a Nocturnist Nurse Practitioner to join our growing team. We are proud to give our Hospital Medicine providers the innovative tools and support they need to do what they do best - provide exceptional care. Location: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center --- Wilkes Barre, PA Department: Hospital Medicine Work schedule: Nights 7 nights on --- 7 nights off (7pm --- 7 am) Work type: full time Job Duties Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice. Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being. Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner license. Communicates with collaborative physician, patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to the patient and their family in a language that they can understand. Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define procedures and meet goals and deadlines. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Position Details With Geisinger, you can take advantage of: Competitive compensation package & benefits including a robust 401(k) retirement plan, 80 CME hours and $3,000 CME funds, relocation, and more Academic opportunities available via advanced practice preceptorship. Better quality of life - Enjoy fresh air, short commutes, a lower cost of living and tight-knit communities in our respective regions across Pennsylvania. Satisfaction of working for a nationally recognized, physician-led healthcare organization committed to leading healthcare change. Education Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body Skills Clinical Policies And Standards; Patient Assessment And Care; Care Management Knowledge; Patient Safety; Health Information Documentation; Patients Rights About Geisinger Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter . Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Geisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We 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. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting . Our Vision & Values Everything we do is about making better health easier 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. Our Benefits We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.

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