RN Registered Nurse Navigator - Radiology Nursing

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Be Well

Be Balanced

Be Secured

Be Rewarded

Be Supported

Job summary

Penn State Health’s Milton S. Hershey Medical Center seeks an RN Registered Nurse Navigator in Radiology Nursing to guide patients through the care continuum and support discharge planning. The role collaborates with staff to coordinate referrals and ensure timely, appropriate care across services.

The RN Navigator will serve as a clinical resource for scheduling and identifying discharge needs, with emphasis on patient-centered navigation throughout outpatient settings.

Qualifications

• RN Navigator role requires strong care coordination and patient advocacy.
• Excellent communication with patients, families and staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the patient journey and navigation through discharge planning.
• Coordinate with scheduling coordinators and referrals for appropriate services.
• Identify discharge needs and coordinate post-acute services.

Skills

Care coordination

Patient advocacy

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Job description

RN Registered Nurse Navigator - Radiology Nursing

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

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):

• Associate’s degree in Nursing
• Two (2) years of related experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.

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 Employerand 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.