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Deana Karafinski

Utilization Review Nurse

Nurse Berwick, PA Geisinger
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Overview
Level
Staff
Tenure
8 years at Geisinger
Gender
Female
Connections
30
Position in HealthTal Database
  • 649,767 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Deana Karafinski is one of them.
  • 25,280 Nurses are based in PA (out of 65,783 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 788 contacts at Geisinger are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in PA: $108,000 – $162,000 (median $125,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in PA: Upmc (1,017), Penn Medicine University Of Pennsylvania Health System (608), Lehigh Valley Health Network (563).
  • 5% of Nurses in PA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 70% of Nurses in PA have verified education credentials on file.
  • Data refreshed May 2026.

Public records & verifications
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  • Professional LinkedIn profile on file (subscribers only).
  • Data aggregated from public licensure databases, LinkedIn, and verified employer records. Cross-check via the registry link above.
Education
Luzerne County Community College
Associate's degree
Wilkes-Barre Practical Nursing Program
LPN
About Geisinger
Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
geisinger.org
Office Location
101 W 9th St, Berwick, PA
Professional Overview

Deana Karafinski is a Utilization Review Nurse, currently affiliated with Geisinger, based in Berwick, PA. As a nurse, Karafinski contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Berwick, PA. They have been with Geisinger for 8 years. Karafinski holds academic credentials, including Associate's degree and LPN, from Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes-Barre Practical Nursing Program. Geisinger operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Berwick, PA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deana Karafinski located?
Deana Karafinski is based in Berwick, PA. They are currently affiliated with Geisinger.
What is Deana Karafinski's specialty?
Deana Karafinski specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Utilization Review Nurse.
Where does Deana Karafinski currently work?
Deana Karafinski currently works at Geisinger. They have been there for 8 years.
What is Deana Karafinski's educational background?
Deana Karafinski attended Luzerne County Community College and Wilkes-Barre Practical Nursing Program.
How do I contact Deana Karafinski for recruiting?
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How do I recruit a Nurse?
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What is the average salary for a Nurse in PA?
Nurses in PA typically earn $108,000 to $162,000 annually, with a median of $125,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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