JOB TITLE: Patient Placement Licensed Practical Nurse/Med Comm Tech

LOCATION: Justin Drive II

DEPARTMENT: Geisinger Patient Placement Services

WORK SCHEDULE: Days/Evenings

WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide a clinical focus to patient placement the, facilitating the flow of patients on inpatient units.

Responsible for accurate patient placement and efficient patient flow, arranging for admissions for inter-facility transfers. This person will gather clinical information needed to determine where patients are to be placed, and work with Patient Placement RN and assigned unit to maintain effective patient flow. Communication is a key aspect of the position, including communication to physicians (bed availability, transfer issues, etc.), nursing units (admissions types, beds needed, etc.), co-workers, nursing supervisors, operations managers, and Bed Coordinators.

Responsible for ensuring the very best patient/family experience by optimizing all customer interaction. Foster a positive work environment through mutual support and cooperation and adheres to GHS and unit specific Service Standards.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Demonstrates computer literacy.

Demonstrates ability to critically analyze an admission for proper placement.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Certified emergency medical technician in the state of Pennsylvania required.

A graduate of an approved LPN school and licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania preferred.

Minimum of three to five years of clinical experience required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

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.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of 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. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.