Rn - Registered Nurse Navigator - Nephrology

Jobtome; Danville (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

PTO

Tuition reimbursement up to 5000 per年

Wellness program

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a registered nurse to coordinate pre and post hospital care, serve as liaison between patients and caregivers, and guide patients through multidisciplinary clinics to ensure continuity of care.

The role requires a minimum of 2 years related experience and a Graduate from Specialty Training Program with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; work is in a clinical environment.

Qualifications

• RN with current licensure and specialty training.
• At least 2 years of related clinical experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre and post hospital care.
• Act as liaison between patient and care team.
• Provide patient education and promote understanding of conditions.
• Support providers with diagnosis and treatment planning.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary clinic participation and follow-up.

Skills

Patient education

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care coordination

Nursing assessment

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing

Job description

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

Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.

This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly;
Days.

A minimum of 2 years related experience is 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

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the coordination of pre and post hospital care.
• Serves as the liaison between the patient and caregivers.
• Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics.
• Performs duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the multi-disciplinary program.
• Facilitates entrance of new patients into care programs.
• Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients.
• Provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
• Collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patient's plan of care including evaluation, treatment, follow-up and surveillance.
• Communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
• Acts as an effective resource.
• Coordinat's patient activities through the interdisciplinary clinics as appropriate.
• Reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
• Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services as appropriate.
• Maintains systems and processes to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
• Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
• Educates other team members in area of expertise.

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- (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

About Geisinger

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, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.