RN Registered Nurse Navigator - Mis Surgery

Pennstatehershey Diversity; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Total Rewards Program

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse Navigator to support discharge planning and care coordination across the healthcare continuum. You will assist scheduling coordinators, identify appropriate services, and help guide patients to suitable locations of care.

The role emphasizes collaboration with staff to ensure smooth transitions and optimal patient experiences within a Day shift, full-time setting at Hershey, PA.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of employment.
• AHA BLS certification required prior to end of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate patient journey and ensure proper navigation after discharge.
• Coordinate care while transitioning through outpatient care.
• Serve as clinical resource to scheduling coordinators for referrals.

Education

Registered Nurse license — state of employment

BLS certification

Job description

Invest in Your Future and Theirs: Full-time Milton S. Hershey Medical Center employees receive a 75% Penn State tuition discount for themselves and eligible dependents through the Grant-in-Aid program.

Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center

Location: US:PA: Hershey

Work Type: Full Time

FTE: 1.00

Shift: Day

Hours: 8:00a - 4:30p

SUMMARY OF POSITION

A Registered Nurse Navigator role aims to help facilitate the patient journey to ensure proper navigation throughout the health care system upon discharge disposition. The RN Navigator also aims at supporting staff to assist in the coordination of care while the patient is transitioning through the healthcare continuum throughout the outpatient healthcare setting. The RN Navigator will serve as the clinical resource to scheduling coordinators and assist in identifying appropriate service or provider for referrals. The RN Navigator will recommend alternative locations of care when appropriate and identify the discharge needs and services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health’s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.

Union: Non Bargained

Position: RN Registered Nurse Navigator - Mis Surgery

Location: US:PA: Hershey | Nursing | Full Time