RN - Registered Nurse Coordinator - Orthopedics
Company: Geisinger
Location: Danville
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary We're working to create a national model for
improving health. Today, we're focused on bringing our region
services that improve every facet of life to drive total health,
inside and out. 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. Job Duties The RN
Coordinator serves in an expanded nursing role as part of an
interdisciplinary team to promote preventative patient care, offer
screening services, and coordinate disease management services
while also providing primary clinical support to the provider,
patient and their family to assist in the diagnosis and treatment
of the patient's condition. Assists clinic team with triage of
in-basket messaging as needed and management of patient interaction
with the clinic, identifying patient needs, intervention pathways,
clinical guidelines and diagnostic tests to develop individualized
plans of care. This role is full-time, 40 hours weekly; Days. A
minimum of 2 years RN work experience is required. 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: 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. 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. 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.
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 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. Education Graduate from Specialty
Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
(Preferred) About Geisinger OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do
is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our
Geisinger family and our communities. 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 We offer healthcare
benefits for full time and part time positions from day one,
including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as
important, from senior management on down, 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.
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