About this position
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)
About Geisinger
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring 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 We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
Location and commute
Danville, KY 94506.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3237963552.