What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Inpatient Hematology Oncology - $10k Recruitment Incentive position at Geisinger?
- Performs initial assessment and triage of patients based on information obtained pertinent to presenting condition.
- Keeps track of pertinent procedure and laboratory results, discusses with physician, and returns call to family and patient regarding the results and plans.
- Assists with arranging appropriate follow-up for the patients in coordination with the outpatient cancer institute team.
- Participate with joints rounds with attending and fellows.
- Obtains or assists in the prior auth process for medications, diagnostic studies, and treatments as time allows.
- Once competent, will perform bone marrow biopsies and lumbar punctures.
- Involvement in BMT meetings and implementing BMT policies and procedures as time allows.
- Assistance in implementing Geisinger and/or Cancer institute special initiatives as time allows.
Work is typically performed in a clinical inpatient 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.
Qualifications:
Position specifics:
-Max of 14 shifts/month, typically in a 1 week on/1 week off rotating schedule
-80 hrs of CME Generous PTO
-12 hours shifts (7:00p-7:00a/7:00a-7:00p)
-Night shift rotation w night incentive
-Coverage to include weekends and holidays
For more information, please contact Jenna Spatafore - Provider Recruitment Manager - at 570-502-0902 or jaspatafore1@geisinger.edu