Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Breast Surgery
Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Surgery team at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, Pennsylvania. This is an exciting opportunity to practice in a collaborative, patient-centered environment while working alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing comprehensive breast care.
Job Duties
Position Highlights
As a Breast Surgery APP, you will play an integral role in the care of patients throughout their treatment journey by:
- Evaluating and managing new and established patients in collaboration with Breast Surgeons
- Performing comprehensive patient assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing follow-up care
- Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and imaging
- Prescribing medications and therapeutic interventions within the scope of practice
- Coordinating care across specialties and supporting seamless patient transitions
- Providing patient education, counseling, and advocacy
- Managing telephone triage and clinical communications
- Documenting patient encounters within the electronic medical record
- Collaborating closely with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care
Why Join Geisinger?
At Geisinger, you'll be part of a nationally recognized, physician-led health system committed to innovation, quality, and exceptional patient outcomes. We offer:
- A collaborative and supportive practice environment
- Access to leading-edge technology and resources
- A comprehensive multidisciplinary breast care program
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- An integrated health system with a strong commitment to patient-centered care
Qualifications
- Master's Degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
Required Certifications & Licensure
- Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License
- Certified Nurse Practitioner certification
- Certified Physician Assistant
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred Skills
- Patient assessment and clinical decision-making
- Care management
- Health information documentation
- Knowledge of clinical policies and standards
- Commitment to patient safety and patient rights
Schedule
- Full-time position
- 40 hours per week
- Day shift schedule - Monday - Friday
- No call, nights or weekends
Position Details
About Danville, Pennsylvania
Danville offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and modern amenities, featuring affordable housing, excellent schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community. Located in the heart of Pennsylvania, the area provides convenient access to major metropolitan destinations while maintaining an exceptional quality of life.
Join Our Team
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and are looking to make a meaningful impact within a leading healthcare organization, we encourage you to apply and explore a rewarding career with Geisinger's Breast Surgery team.
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 BodySkills
Care Management Knowledge; Patient Safety; Patient Assessment And Care; Health Information Documentation; Patients Rights; Clinical Policies And StandardsAbout 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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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