Orthopedics Care Coordinator RN - Patient-Centric Impact

GWV Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre is seeking an experienced nurse to join an interdisciplinary team in promoting preventative patient care and coordinating disease management services. You will provide primary clinical support to providers, patients and families to aid in diagnosis and treatment, and assist in triage and workflow to ensure efficient patient interactions.

The role emphasizes education, evidence-based care, data entry in EPIC, and collaboration with primary care to optimize

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (Required)
• Minimum of 5 years clinically (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) Required
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Responsibilities

• Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family and involves them in establishing a treatment plan based on goals.
• Coordinates communication among patient, primary care provider and healthcare team to remove barriers and identify interventions.
• Educates patients and families on Care Coordination, disease and case management programs, using age-appropriate learning principles.
• Acts as a resource to patients and families regarding disease management and care coordination programs.
• Delivers clinical interventions based on risk stratification and evidence-based guidelines.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

Geisinger Orthopaedics Wilkes-Barre is seeking an experienced nurse to join an interdisciplinary team in promoting preventative patient care and coordinating disease management services. You will provide primary clinical support to providers, patients and families to aid in diagnosis and treatment, and assist in triage and workflow to ensure efficient patient interactions.

The role emphasizes education, evidence-based care, data entry in EPIC, and collaboration with primary care to optimize