RN - Registered Nurse - Infusion Pharmacy Liaison, Wilkes Barre, PA

Job Summary At Geisinger through professional growth, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration, we’ve built an innovative culture that allows nurses to grow their skillsets and develop their practice to build a rewarding, lasting career with impact. Job Duties This is a designated liaison position primarily covering Geisinger Wyoming Valley (GWV), Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre (GSWB), and Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). You’ll have in-person responsibilities at these sites and coordinate patient discharges from the hospitals to home infusion settings and support ongoing patient care.

• At least three (3) years of RN work experience is required.

• RN Home Health and IV therapy experience is preferred.

• A typical schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with rotating weekends and holidays. 

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 .

Position Details Home Infusion Nurse is responsible for coordinating and delivering comprehensive infusion therapy services in both home, suite, and other clinical settings. This role involves managing referrals, verifying clinical and administrative requirements, and providing direct patient care, education, and case management. The nurse collaborates with physicians, pharmacists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care throughout the continuum.

• Coordinate intake and referral processes, verifying demographics, clinical history, authorizations, and consents.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans based on thorough patient assessments, including venous system evaluation.
• Prepare and administer infusion medications using aseptic technique; perform vascular access procedures and lab draws.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapy protocols, equipment use, and vascular access care.
• Monitor therapy progress, adjust care plans, and communicate with providers to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with providers, pharmacists, internal departments, and external healthcare teams to ensure continuity and quality care.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the EMR and ensure compliance with clinical protocols and accrediting standards.
• Respond to patient and caregiver concerns, escalating issues appropriately to ensure resolution.
• Participate in the development of infusion protocols, patient education materials, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Supports 24/7 care coverage through participation in on-call rotations, including weekends and holidays.
• Collect and analyze clinical data to inform care decisions and contribute to the evaluation of advanced care models.
• Travel to patient homes and clinical sites to deliver infusion therapy, provide infusion related patient care, and perform patient teaching/assessments.
• Provide clinical oversight and guidance to Licensed Practical Nurses, ensuring adherence to care standards and supporting professional development.
• Other duties as assigned.

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) Experience Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Required) Certification(s) and License(s) Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania 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. 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. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs

At Geisinger, our innovative ideas are inspired by the communities we serve – like our Fresh FoodFarmacy, a program that delivers life-saving healthy alternatives to patients with diabetes. With additional tools like our MyCode Community Health Initiative, one of the first health system genome sequencingprograms, and our new asthma app suite that we developed in partnership with AstraZeneca, it’s no wonder we’re ranked one of the Top 5 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review. We continually work towards continuous improvement in a culture where everyone has a voice and firmly believe that better begins with all of us.Founded more than 100 years ago, Geisinger serves more than three million residents throughout central, south-central and northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Our physician-led system is comprised of 30,000 employees, including 1,600 employed physicians, and consists of 1 ... 3 hospital campuses, the Geisinger Health Plan, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and two research centers. What you do at Geisinger shapes the future of health and improves lives – for our patients, communities, and you.

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