LPN - Nurse Navigator Licensed Practical Nurse - Neurology

Geisinger • Danville, PA

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is working to create a national model for improving health by bringing services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. The organization fosters an innovative culture through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, allowing nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience for a rewarding career. This Licensed Practical Nurse role functions as a patient navigator, guiding incoming calls and facilitating the entrance of new patients into the program. The Nurse Navigator provides patient education, promotes understanding of conditions, and ensures ongoing continuity of care. This role involves clinical support to providers and patients for diagnosis and treatment, operating in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing
• Minimum of 2 years LPN work experience
• Licensed Practical Nurse certification
• Communication skills
• Computer Literacy
• Customer Service skills
• Multitasking ability
• Teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Perform duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the program.
• Provide patient education, promote an understanding of the condition, and provide ongoing continuity of care for patients.
• Be accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in both the clinic and didactic arena.
• Assist other team members on the unit.
• Provide clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
• Utilize clinical knowledge to determine actions necessary to facilitate patient introduction to the program.
• Perform and document evaluation of patients needs primarily by telephone or review of documentation.
• Effectively collaborate with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patients plan of care, to include evaluation, treatment, and surveillance.
• Effectively communicate with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
• Assure pertinent patient information is received and available for provider interaction with patient.
• Coordinate patient needs for the program.
• Serve as the point of contact for providers.
• Coordinate patient activities, such as support groups, educational series, as appropriate.
• Provide limited patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
• Coordinate patient activities through available support services, as appropriate.
• Maintain systems and processes sufficient to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of patients for both Programs.
• Serve as a liaison with Scheduling Services to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients.
• Develop and implement patient screening tools and efficient clinic procedures.
• Assist in the development and implementation of efficient patient navigational procedures.
• Investigate patient concerns including appointment access, communication, and billing.
• Maintain clinical supply inventory.
• Be responsible for conducting medical record reviews to report findings to physician specialist.
• Provide nursing care and assist physician and procedures.
• Routinely inspect and observe condition and operation of equipment to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance per guideline.
• Perform ongoing maintenance of exam and treatment rooms.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Three medical plan choices, including expanded network options
• Pre-tax savings plans (FSA & HSA)
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous PTO that accrues quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family-friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more
• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees