RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Primary Care

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.

Join us as an RN Coordinator at Geisinger's Healthplex Woodbine to strengthen that impact.

A typical schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 40 hours weekly, days from 8 am to 4:30pm.

• At least two (2) years of RN work experience is required.
• Previous Med/Surg, Medical / Surgical hospital RN experience is helpful and preferred for success in the role.

• 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) anda 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

• Assesses the healthcare, educational and psychosocial needs of the patient and family and involves them in establishing a treatment plan based on realistic goals and interventions.
• Investigates healthcare options and facilitates communication among the patient, primary care provider and other members of the healthcare team to eliminate barriers and identify interventions for treatment.
• Applies age‑appropriate learning principles to educate patients, family and other health care members on the role and purpose of Care Coordination, its processes, disease, and case management programs and outcomes.
• Serves as a resource to patients, families and other healthcare team members regarding disease management.
• Implements clinical interventions based on risk stratification and evidence‑based clinical guidelines.
• Collaborates with primary care providers to enhance evidence‑based clinical guideline adherence and promote best practice by initiating and adjusting therapies as directed by the practitioner and providing appropriate follow‑up and monitoring as needed.
• Coordinates laboratory and diagnostic tests for all disease management programs.
• Facilitates and coordinates laboratory and diagnostic tests for all disease management programs.
• Maintains required documentation in EPIC for all disease management activities.
• Collects and enters data and patient information according to department standards.
• Attends and participates in professional and nursing continuing education programs and exploits professional development opportunities.
• Reviews the current literature regarding effective teaching/learning strategies and disease management strategies and incorporates the appropriate techniques into disease management practice.
• Maintains active involvement in post-discharge Transitions of Care coordination.
• Assists leadership in the design, implementation and evaluation of care coordination programs to support overall goals and strategic business strategies.
• Collects and prepares laboratory specimens and completes associated paperwork to expedite laboratory studies with maximum accuracy and efficiency.
• Inserts, monitors, regulates and discontinues IV's as required by provider and per scope of practice.
• Administers medications and vaccines, including intradermal and skin testing, under the direction of a provider and per scope of practice.

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.