$25k Incentive Nocturnist Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner Hospital Medicine
Job Summary
Geisinger Medical Center (GMC), the flagship academic medical center of Geisinger, is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Nocturnist to join our Hospital Medicine team in Danville, Pennsylvania. As a Nocturnist APP, you will provide high-quality inpatient care in a collaborative, team-based environment alongside hospitalists, specialists, residents, and nursing staff. This position offers the opportunity to practice at a nationally recognized tertiary and quaternary care center while making a meaningful impact on patient care during overnight hours.
Job Duties
- Full-time nocturnist position
- 7 PM- 7 AM Schedule
- 7-on/7-off block schedule
- Competitive compensation with night stipend
- Collaborative Hospital Medicine team with strong physician and APP support
- Closed ICU environment with intensivist coverage and support
- Access to comprehensive specialty services
- Epic electronic medical record system
- Comprehensive onboarding and continued professional development
Position Details
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing inpatient management
- Admit, evaluate, and coordinate care for hospitalized patients
- Collaborate with attending physicians, specialists, nursing teams, and ancillary staff
- Respond to overnight clinical changes and urgent patient needs
- Participate in patient and family communication regarding care plans
- Ensure accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Support safe patient transitions and continuity of care
Education
Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)Skills
Patient Safety; Health Information Documentation; Patients Rights; Clinical Policies And Standards; Patient Assessment And Care; Care Management KnowledgeAbout 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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