Nurse Practitioner PASNAP
Company: Geisinger
Location: Scranton
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner PASNAP Location: Scranton,
Pennsylvania Job Category: Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice
Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: Psychiatry
Advanced Practitioner Team Date Posted: 08/20/2025 Job ID: R-82869
Job SummaryPMHNP - Consult Liaison (GWV) - Nocturnist 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 Assesses
and establishes a presumptive diagnosis and implements treatment
plans for their patient population. Makes accurate and complete
entries into the electronic medical record; orders and interprets
diagnostic testing and consults as appropriate and prescribes
appropriate medical therapy utilizing evidenced based practice.
Prescribes, adjusts or discontinues medications or therapies as
appropriate. Evaluates and reports to collaborating physician any
circumstances or approaches to medical management or test results
that present a significant risk to patient's health or well-being.
Performs procedures within the scope of practice of the nurse
practitioner license. Communicates with collaborative physician,
patient, PCP and referring staff through telephone or other means
of correspondence. Instills confidence in patient acting as their
advocate by providing safe, ethical care and health education to
the patient and their family in a language that they can
understand. Interprets and follow policies and guidelines to define
procedures and meet goals and deadlines. PMHNP required.
Shift-Nights Work is typically performed in a clinical 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.
EducationMaster's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification -
Default Issuing Body; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American
Academy of Nurse Practitioners; Licensed Registered Nurse
(Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania Our Purpose & ValuesOUR
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.
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