RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Primary Care - Part Time

Geisinger; Elysburg (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan with company contributions

Generous PTO

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger Primary Care in Elysburg, PA is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse to support clinic operations in a day-shift role. You will provide primary clinical support, triage, and patient education under supervision of the provider.

The position requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, BLS certification, and PA RN license, with a focus on teamwork and compassionate care in an outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• RN with PA licensure and BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years nursing experience, preferably in Med/Surg or primary care.
• Outpatient clinic experience and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary clinical support to the provider and patient and family.
• Triage inbasket messages and coordinate patient care pathways.
• Administer medications and vaccines under scope of practice.
• Maintain documentation in EPIC and ensure accurate patient records.
• Participate in care coordination and education for patients and families.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location

Location: Geisinger Primary Care Elysburg Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: Yes

Job Summary

As one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems in Becker's Hospital Review, 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.

Job Duties

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 part-time, Monday through Friday, 20 hours weekly, days from 8 am to 4:30pm. At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required. Previous Med/Surg hospital RN experience is helpful and preferred for success in the role. Non-exempt, part time, hourly 20 hours weekly

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) and a 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.

Position Details

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 disease management 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.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Experience

Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills

Clinical Skills, Communication, Computer Literacy, Health Information Documentation, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Assessment And Care, Teamwork

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES

Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Company Overview

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.

For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. * Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Aff… Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.