LPN - Nurse Navigator Licensed Practical Nurse - Adult Echocardiography

This role is full-time; 40 hours weekly; Days.

A minimum of 2 years LPN work experience is required. Cardiovascular and Adult Echocardiography experience is strongly preferred.

Benefits at Geisinger: We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance

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, legal guidance, childcare/eldercare referrals, and more

Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, pet insurance, and more

Job Duties:

• 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.