RN - Registered Nurse - Healthy Beginnings

Geisinger; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Geisinger Health System in State College seeks a Registered Nurse to perform comprehensive client assessments, triage, and clinical support across nursing care lines. You will coordinate referrals, educate families, and ensure timely, accurate documentation within the medical record.

The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience, BLS certification, and a commitment to collaborative, high-quality patient care in a dynamic health setting.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required).
• Minimum of 1 year RN work experience (Required).
• Licensure: Registered Nurse (PA) with BLS.

Responsibilities

• Performs client assessment and triage including coordinating referrals to in-house clinical and community services.
• Provides primary clinical support to the provider, patient and their family to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
• Follows up on diagnostic testing to ensure completion and filing of same in medical record for continuity and quality of care.
• Enrolls client into Healthy Beginnings Program and oversees overall care of each client.
• Maintains comprehensive problem list and updates at each visit, focusing on maternal and neonatal care.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Computer Literacy

Health Information Documentation

Interpersonal Communication

Patient Assessment And Care

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Location and Scheduling

Location: Geisinger Healthplex State College Shift: Days (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

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. 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.

Job Duties

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. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; 8-hour shifts; shifts will be between the hours of 7:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. to 9:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. There may be occasional travel to Geisinger Lewistown Hospital for coverage. This will be based on clinic needs. A minimum of 1 year RN work experience is required; previous leadership experience is preferred, but not required.

Benefits at Geisinger

We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

• 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

Benefits at Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including: 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

Job Duties (continued)

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 list 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. Provides education to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. 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. May provide addiction case management related support to patients.

Position Details

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)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year‑Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

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

Contact

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 affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 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.