LPN - Nurse Navigator Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Child Advocacy Center
LPN - Nurse Navigator Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatrics Child Advocacy Center
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Job Description
Location:
Geisinger Child Advocacy CenterShift:
Days (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Worker Type:
RegularExemption Status:
NoJob Summary:
The LPN Nurse Navigator position assists providers during forensic medical exams conducted at the Child Advocacy Center while assessing and caring for alleged victims of child maltreatment including physical and sexual abuse. The LPN Nurse Navigator will obtain and prepare lab specimens and convey exam results to multidisciplinary team partners. This position also assists medical providers in the Division of Child Protection and Advocacy by monitoring for inpatient consult requests coordinating care at the CAC after discharge and monitoring results received with notification to the ordering provider. Work is performed in a multidisciplinary manner working closely with Child Advocacy Center and Division of Child Protection and Advocacy staff as well as investigative agencies such as law enforcement and child protective services.Job Duties:
The position is fulltime 40 hours weekly. Hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. At least two (2) years of LPN work experience is required.
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. 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 followup 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.
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: benefits (health dental and vision) starting on day one Position Details: 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 allinclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any departmentspecific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position. Education: Experience: Certification(s) and License(s): Skills: OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients our members our students our Geisinger family and our communities. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one including vision dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration cooperation and collegiality. 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
