RN - Registered Nurse - Women's Health - Healthy Beginnings

Geisinger•Wilkes-Barre, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Healthy Beginnings Plus is an enhanced, comprehensive package of services developed by the Department of Human Services to assist low-income, pregnant women who are eligible for Medical Assistance to have a positive prenatal care experience. It includes, in addition to medical services, a variety of health promotion and counseling services, as well as home and community-based services.

Requirements

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Clinical Skills
Communication
Computer Literacy
Interpersonal Communication
Preceptor Skills
Teamwork

Responsibilities

Performs client assessment and triage including coordinating referrals to in-house clinical and community services, conducting family education, providing all aspects of nursing care, assisting physicians and physician extenders.
Ensures that the client receives the mix of services appropriate to her needs in a timely fashion.
Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition.
Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion, accuracy, and filing of same in medical record to ensure continuity and quality of care.
Enrolls client into Healthy Beginnings Program and oversees the overall care of each client.
Serves as the client's advocate, enabling service and providing follow-up.
Assures client prenatal record is available at each visit and is accessible to all health care staff members involved in client's care.
Initiates prenatal history and assists provider with physical.
Develops care coordination record, initiating appropriate referrals.
Maintains comprehensive problem pist and updates at each visit being cognizant of all aspects of the client's care.
Completes trimester education encouraging active participation of each client in the care process.
Maintains ability to serve clients effectively by not exceeding state regulation of patients.
Serves as a resource for the initiation of additional sites.
Provides reporting to the regulatory agencies as required.
Assists with coordinating external disease management and case management organizations.

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