RN - Registered Nurse Navigator - ENT

Geisinger•Danville, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re working to create a national model for improving health. Today, we’re focused on bringing our region services that improve every facet of life to drive total health, inside and out. Through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage their years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care. Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers. Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics. Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program. Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients. Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions. Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance. Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients. Acts as an effective resource. Coordinat's patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate. Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone. Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate. Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients. Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures. Educates other team members in area of expertise.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Health Information Documentation
Interpersonal Communication
Patient Assessment And Care
Teamwork

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs.
Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care.
Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers.
Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics.
Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program.
Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance.
Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
Acts as an effective resource.
Coordinat's patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate.
Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate.
Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
Educates other team members in area of expertise.

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.