RN - Registered Nurse Navigator Triage - Population Health

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Pre-tax savings plans (FSA/HSA)

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Generous PTO

Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support

EAP

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical

Job summary

Geisinger in Danville, PA seeks an RN Nurse Navigator Triage to provide nursing triage services by phone and in person, assess acuity, and deliver protocol-driven clinical advice for continuity of care.

BSN preferred; 5 years of nursing experience and ICU/ED experience preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/SharePoint/Teams; day/evening shifts and 36 hours weekly. Generous benefits are included.

Qualifications

• BSN preferred.
• 5 yrs nursing experience preferred; ICU/ED experience preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing triage via phone and assess acuity and need for medical support.
• Provide protocol-driven clinical advice and patient education.
• Coordinate scheduling of emergency appointments and cross-department care.
• Document patient interactions accurately and timely.
• Assist orientation of new personnel to ensure proper training.

Skills

Nursing experience

Proficient computer skills

Telehealth triage

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Teams

Windows

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

The RN Nurse Navigator Triage provides nursing triage services and health advice for patients over the phone and in person if applicable. Assesses and determines the patients’ acuity level and the need for medical support. Provides results and education related to diagnostic testing to ensure continuity and quality of care. Responsible for accurate, appropriate and timely telephone and electronic messaging. Provides protocol-driven clinical advice.

Hours

This is a day/evening position. 36 hours weekly. Hours will fall between 7am and 11:30p. EST. Shifts may be 12, 8, 6, or 4 hours in length. Schedules are made based on patient needs.

Weekends and Holidays

Every other weekend rotation and holiday rotation.

Experience

BSN preferred. 5yrs nursing experience preferred. ICU/ED experience preferred. Specialty certification preferred. Proficient computer skills. Proficient with Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Windows, & TEAMs.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insuranceThree medical plan choices
• including expanded network optionsPre-tax savings plans
• (FSA & HSA)Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance401(k) with automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous PTO
• that accrues quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement
• per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program
• with financial incentivesFamily-friendly support
• : adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, and Care.com membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)
• : mental health, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and moreVoluntary benefits
• : accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties

• Performs a patient assessment via phone and documents patient chief complaint, patient reported symptoms, relevant history, and pharmacy and contact information using established protocols.
• Initiates and coordinates emergency treatment when necessary.
• Prioritizes incoming high priority telephone calls addressing urgent patient needs while reporting all pertinent information to the triage provider for decision making.
• Provides education to patients and families.
• Schedules, or facilitates scheduling of emergency appointments.
• Coordinates patient care and requests across departments, specialties and sites.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel to ensure that they are appropriately trained to support patients and providers.
• Executes and documents ongoing patient and customer communication, prioritizes communication to providers, and promptly responds to patient and customer needs.
• Reviews and reinforces instructions as directed by provider, to ensure patient's understanding of, and compliance with, treatment plan.
• Explains medical conditions.
• Manages patient concerns following documented clinical protocols with the goal of patient satisfaction while utilizing service recovery techniques.
• Ensures that all patient documentation is completed and routed in a timely manner.
• Suggests issues of improvement and offers solutions to the issues.
• Assists in coordination of care and services with external organizations including, but not limited to, insurance companies, home health, and other medical facilities.

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), 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.