- Utilizes clinical knowledge to determine actions necessary to facilitate patient introduction to the program.
- Performs and documents evaluation of patients needs primarily by telephone or review of documentation.
- Effectively collaborates with other healthcare providers in coordinating and implementing the patients plan of care, to include evaluation, treatment, and surveillance.
- Effectively communicates with patient via mail, telephone, and in person regarding information pertinent to their care.
- Assures pertinent patient information is received and available for provider interaction with patient.
- Coordinates patient needs for the program.
- Serves as the point of contact for providers.
- Coordinates patient activities, such as support groups, educational series, as appropriate.
- Provides limited patient and family education based on individual needs either in person or by telephone.
- Coordinates patient activities through available support services, as appropriate.
- Maintains systems and processes sufficient to assure timely follow-up and surveillance of patients for both Programs.
- Serves as a liaison with Scheduling Services to ensure appropriate scheduling of patients.
- Develops and implements patient screening tools and efficient clinic procedures.
- Assists in the development and implementation of efficient patient navigational procedures.
- Investigates patient concerns including appointment access, communication, and billing.
- Maintains clinical supply inventory.
- Responsible for conducting medical record reviews to report findings to physician specialist.
- Provides nursing care and assists physician and procedures.
- Routinely inspects and observes condition and operation of equipment to ensure proper operation and identify the need for preventive and corrective maintenance per guideline.
- Performs ongoing maintenance of exam and treatment rooms.
- Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
- Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
- Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.
- Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- 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.
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LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse Navigator - Orthopaedic Spine Clinic - Lewistown, PA, United States - Geisinger Health
Description
Location:Geisinger Gastroenterology & Endoscopy Lewistown
Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
Will be a Licensed Practical Nurse performing duties as a patient navigator guiding incoming calls and facilitating entrance of new patients into the program. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition, and provides ongoing continuity of care for patients. The Nurse Navigator, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in both the clinic and didactic arena. Assists other team members on the unit. The nurse navigator role provides clinical support to the provider and patients to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions.
Job Duties:
Position Details:
Hours: 8:00a-4:30p
Weekends: None
Major Holidays: None
On-Call: None
Travel: less than 25%- some travel to Grays Woods location (approximately 2 days a month)
Geisinger cares about not only its patients and members, but also about you and your family. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package to ensure that you and your loved ones can maintain good health, achieve financial stability, and excel both personally and professionally. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees can be their authentic selves. To learn more:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body
Skills:
Communication, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Multitasking, Teamwork
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
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.