LPN Navigator: Patient Access & Care Coordination

Jobtome; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with automatic Geisinger"

Generous PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Navigator to guide defined patient populations through complex care pathways over time, focusing on access, referral accuracy, and care coordination across services and locations.

The role emphasizes improving patient access and ensuring timely follow-up, with collaboration across specialties and scheduling teams to support efficient care transitions.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of LPN work experience is required.
• Typical schedule includes Monday through Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm or 8:30 am to 5 pm.
• You’ll provide infusion services in the GHIS Ambulatory Infusion Suite, including IV access placement, independent administration and monitoring of infusion therapies, patient scheduling coordination, and support of RN clinical operations.
• Coordinate referrals, scheduling, and coordination across specialties to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Utilize clinical knowledge to determine actions necessary to facilitate patient introduction to the program.
• Review and triage incoming referrals for clinical appropriateness and urgency and ensure required records are obtained.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers to implement the patient plan of care, including evaluation and surveillance.
• Communicate with patients via mail, phone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
• Coordinate patient needs for the program and serve as a liaison with Scheduling Services.
• Develop and implement efficient patient navigational procedures and tools.

Skills

LPN experience

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse Navigator to guide defined patient populations through complex care pathways over time, focusing on access, referral accuracy, and care coordination across services and locations.

The role emphasizes improving patient access and ensuring timely follow-up, with collaboration across specialties and scheduling teams to support efficient care transitions.