Geisinger
Jim Thorpe, PA, USA
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Behavioral Health Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule: Days Work Type: Full time Department: Outpatient Psychiatry Division Date Posted: 09/03/2024 Job ID: R-58618 Job Summary In collaboration with the physician, provides care to new or established patients. Demonstrates autonomy through patient evaluation, assessment, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up care. Orders testing as deemed necessary and remains proficient in interpreting results and prescribing appropriate medication and therapeutic regimen within the scope of practice of the nurse practitioner. These roles, undertaken in cooperation with nursing, staff physicians and other department staff, may include triage, telephone communication and patient education. Job Duties PMHNP - Outpatient (onsite only) Assesses and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment plans for their patient population....