RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Primary Care

Geisinger; Kingston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition reimbursement

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a registered nurse with at least two years of RN experience to support care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration. The role emphasizes safety, patient education, and efficient clinical workflow within a dynamic hospital setting.

Responsibilities include triage, documentation in EPIC, coordination of tests and therapies, and close collaboration with the care team to optimize patient outcomes across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience required.
• Previous Med/Surg, Medical / Surgical hospital RN experience is helpful and preferred for success in the role.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family and involves them in establishing a treatment plan.
• Coordinates laboratory and diagnostic tests for disease management programs.
• Administers medications and vaccines under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IVs as required by provider and per scope of practice.
• Maintains required documentation in EPIC for all disease management activities.
• Attends and participates in professional development programs and reviews literature to update care practices.

Skills

RN experience

Med/Surg experience

Patient care coordination

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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.

A typical schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly, days from 8 am to 4:30pm.

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.

• Previous Med/Surg, Medical / Surgical hospital RN experience is helpful and preferred for success in the role.

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents

• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) anda health savings account (HSA)

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions

• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly

• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive

• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Serves in an expanded nursing role as part of an interdisciplinary team to promote preventative patient care, offer screening services, and coordinate disease management services while also providing primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Assists clinic team with triage of inbasket messaging as needed and management of patient interaction with the clinic, identifying patient needs, intervention pathways, clinical guidelines and diagnostic tests to develop individualized plans of care.

• Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family and involves them in establishing a treatment plan based on realistic goals and interventions.
• Investigates healthcare options and facilitates communication among the patient, primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team to eliminate barriers and identify interventions for treatment.
• Applies age-appropriate learning principles to educate patients, family and other health care members on the role and purpose of Care Coordination, its processes, disease, and case management programs and outcomes.
• Serves as a resource to patients, families and other healthcare team members regarding disease management.
• Implements clinical interventions based on risk stratification and evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborates with primary care providers to enhance evidence-based clinical guideline adherence and promote best practice by initiating and adjusting therapies as directed by the practitioner and providing appropriate follow-up and monitoring as needed.
• Coordinates laboratory and diagnostic tests for all disease management programs. Collaborates with primary care providers to enhance evidence-based clinical guideline adherence and promote best practice by initiating and adjusting therapies as directed by the practitioner and providing appropriate follow-up and monitoring as needed.
• Facilitates and coordinates laboratory and diagnostic tests for all diseasemanagement programs.
• Maintains required documentation in EPIC for all disease management activities.
• Collects and enters data and patient information according to department standards.
• Attends and participates in professional and nursing continuing education programs and exploits professional development opportunities.
• Reviews the current literature regarding effective teaching/learning strategies and disease management strategies and incorporates the appropriate techniques into disease management practice.
• Maintains active involvement in post-discharge Transitions of Care coordination.
• Assists leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of care coordination programs to support overall goals and strategic business strategies.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider and per scope of practice.
• Administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal and skin testing, under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.