Penn State Health - St Joseph Regional 

Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied hours, days, evenings, & some weekends
Recruiter Contact: Erin McCaw at emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

JOB SUMMARY:

The RN Registered Nurse Navigator is responsible for coordinating the individualized care continuum for patients and for achieving quality, cost-effective and patient-focused outcomes by serving as an advocate, educator, consultant, leader and community ambassador for this specific patient population in accordance with hospital standards/guidelines, applicable statutory requirements and accepted clinical practice for the clinical nurse specialist profession. The RN Registered Nurse Navigator is a consistent care coordinator throughout the continuum of care and is able to assess the physical, psychological and social needs of the patient. Work is strongly focused on: 1) guiding the patient/family through the complex healthcare system, working to eliminate barriers that might otherwise adversely impact patient care/outcomes; and 2) helping to coordinate the efforts of the medical team to facilitate continuity of care and enhance patient satisfaction. Work requires strong nursing expertise and an understanding of navigation concepts, patient care standards/practices and applicable regulatory requirements specific to the assigned specialty area. An incumbent exercises a high degree of discretion/independent judgment and applies advanced skills obtained through extensive clinical preparation to ease the burden on patients/families while improving patient outcomes through monitoring and education. Situations encountered entail the application of sound critical thinking skills in the face of highly stressful situations impacting the patient/family and involving difficult decision-making. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):

Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by State of employment.

AHA BLS prior to the end of the orientation period.

Minimum two (2) years experience in an acute care hospital.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

Experience in utilization management in a hospital setting is preferred.

Knowledge of InterQual and/or Milliman criteria preferred.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH? 

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community. 

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email hrsolutions@pennstatehealth.psu.edu or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.

About Penn State Health

At Penn State Hershey, our mission is to enhance the quality of life and serve our community through improved health, the education of health professionals, and the discovery of knowledge. For us, service excellence is not only for our patients but also our employees. It means valuing each and every employee.

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