RN - Registered Nurse Navigator - Nephrology

About the role

We’re working to create a national model for improving health by bringing region-wide services that enhance 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 expand their skillsets, develop their practice, and leverage years of experience to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the entrance of new patients into care programs.
• Provides patient education, promotes understanding of conditions, and ensures ongoing continuity of care.
• Coordinates pre- and post-hospital care and serves as a liaison between patients and caregivers.
• Coordinates appropriate multidisciplinary clinics and performs duties as a patient navigator.
• Guides incoming calls and facilitates entrance of new patients into the multidisciplinary program.
• Provides clinical support to providers and patients to assist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
• Collaborates with healthcare providers to coordinate and implement patient plans of care, including evaluation, treatment, follow-up, and surveillance.
• Communicates with patients via mail, telephone, and in person regarding care-related information.
• Coordinates patient and interdisciplinary activities to meet the needs of a defined group of patients.
• Acts as an effective resource and reinforces patient and family education based on individual needs.
• Coordinates patient activities through available support services, such as support groups and social services.
• Maintains systems and processes to ensure timely follow-up and surveillance of post-follow-up patients.
• Provides nursing care and assists physicians with procedures.
• Educates other team members in area of expertise.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (preferred).
• Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance with 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 support, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, and pet insurance.

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job-specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. Additional competencies and skills outlined in department-specific orientation may be essential to performance.