RN Registered Nurse Navigator - Mis Surgery

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

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• The ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program highlighting various additional offerings such as Be Well programs, fitness discounts, paid time off, personal time, and parental leave
• Retirement, extended illness bank, life insurance, identity theft protection, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program
• 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

• Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider
• Magnet-designated hospital
• Core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Commitment to compassionate care for diverse patient population, community, and employees
• Promotion of continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth

STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

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.