RN - Registered Nurse Community Outreach - Per Diem

Job Summary

The Community Outreach RN serves in an expanded nursing role as a member of a county Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Program. Assesses patient needs and provides or proposes appropriate care.

Job Duties

This role is per diem, an as needed schedule to support Geisinger Community Outreach. At least (2) years of RN work experience is required. Experience, interest and comfort level working with pediatric and adult patients with behavioral health conditions is beneficial. This role supports Northumberland County Community Outreach

• Under the clinical direction of the psychiatrist, renders patient assessment and care.
• Completes documentation in timely and thorough manner consistent with policy to include record review, mental status, assessment, patient education, plan, etc.
• Performs triage including determination of appropriate level of care, scheduling of patient appointments, referral, etc.
• Provides concise and thorough patient evaluations.
• Participates in decision making process regarding diagnosis, treatment modalities, disposition planning and level of care.
• Assists in development of clinical services, operations, policies and procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of clinical services with other similar programs and services, external agencies or other providers.
• Manages flow of patient phone calls concerning patient condition and care, medication needs, etc.
• under the direction of psychiatric physician staff.
• Assists with telephone consults to staff from internal and external physicians and providers.
• Manages medication supplies including pharmaceutical company indigent programs.
• Conducts self in professional matter, upholding program policy and standards, as well as ethical standards of appropriate discipline.
• Renders patient and family education as appropriate.
• Assists in educational instruction of students, staff and other professionals.

Geisingercares 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: https://jobs.geisinger.org/diversity

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• 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) and a 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 Care.com 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