Registered Nurse-Cardiovascular Surgery

St. Luke's University Health Network

Bethlehem, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Allergies, Cardiovascular, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Computer Systems, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Demographics, Establish Priorities, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Insurance, Medical Office, Medical Records, Medications, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Registration, Problem Solving Skills, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Building, Telephone Skills
LOCATION
Bethlehem, PA
POSTED
11 days ago


St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

As a Registered Nurse Patient Service Representative you'll compassionately deliver an exceptional experience to our patients, always remembering that there is a real person on the other end of the phone who is looking for help, guidance, and support. You'll also provide support to your team members by serving as a clinical resource. Both of these are opportunities for you to identify and exceed our patient expectations by committing to and building strong relationships internally and externally. At the end, you’ll know you performed with integrity and delivered the best customer service experience making all your customers and team members feel better because they talked to you. The RN is responsible to use nursing judgment in answering/returning patient calls related to direct care provided by the office. This would include providing test results when appropriate, directing prescription refills to the appropriate provider, following a protocol established by the providers for the appropriate triage of medical questions/concerns from patients and/or families.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Greets all patients with a warm and welcoming tone
  • Demonstrates effective communication using AIDET techniques on every call
  • Verify patient demographic information and accurately enter same into computer system.
  • Assist patients in understanding account balances
  • Be familiar with policies of various insurance companies.
  • Serves as a clinical resource for other team members or internal customers.
  • Prioritize calls, responds to patient communications and routes complete and accurate messages to the appropriate individual.
  • Ascertains patient's chief complains and describes same in chart accurately and succinctly. Records drug allergies and present medications, Assists with patient education re: diet, medications, etc.
  • Creates a positive patient experience at every encounter, attempting to resolve any issues or concerns of the patient at the time of the phone call
  • Handles escalated calls, resolving more complex patient issues independently and in real time whenever possible
  • Research complex clinical issues and work with support resources to resolve patient issues and/or partner with others to resolve escalated issues.
  • Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated
  • Intervene with care providers (doctor’s offices) on behalf of the patient to assist with appointment scheduling or connections with internal specialist for assistance when needed.
  • Identify opportunity to develop nurse driven protocols in collaboration with providers

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Requires sitting for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at time).  Requires continual use of fingers, writing and computer entry.  Requires ability to hear normal conversation and good general near and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.  Maintain a valid/current PA nursing license.  NJ may be required depending on the setting.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years nursing experience preferred.  Current CPR certification required.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address.  Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer.  Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable.  It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application.  Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!







About the Company

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St. Luke's University Health Network

St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.

The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:

  • More than 80 owned physician-practice sites
  • 300 employed primary care/specialist physicians
  • Various outpatient testing and service facilities
  • Home health
  • Hospice services (inpatient and outpatient)
  • Largest ambulance provider in Bucks County and second largest in Lehigh County
  • Other related organizations
  • 57,500+ annual admissions
  • 195,000 annual emergency room visits
  • 1,325 physicians on the Medical Staff (96 percent board-certified)
  • 8,600+ employees
  • More than 1,350 volunteers

Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:

  • Level 1 Adult Trauma Center: fully accredited by Pennsylvania Trauma Systems Foundation; 2,400+ annual trauma cases; St. Luke's 1.75 percent mortality rate represents top decile performance, significantly better than peer group as measured by National Trauma Data Bank of the American College of Surgeons; aeromedical transport services
  • Oncology: first and only cancer program in Pennsylvania to receive American College of Surgeons' highest quality recognition for three consecutive years; only Pennsylvania program to receive award in 2010; region's only fellowship-trained surgical oncologists; advanced programs for melanoma (internationally recognized melanoma investigator), lung, breast, prostate, gynecologic and gastrointestinal cancers and tumors of the brain and spine
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery: multiple-year recipient of highest rating for cardiac bypass surgery, represents top decile performance achieved by only 10 percent of U.S. hospitals (Society for Thoracic Surgery); region's first Joint Commission certified Heart Failure Program; comprehensive surgical services excluding heart transplants
  • Neuroscience: accredited Stroke Center; additional Centers of Excellence include: Balance Center, Headache Center, Memory Disorders Center, Multiple Sclerosis Center, Sleep Disorders Center
  • Orthopaedics: advanced expertise in total joint replacement and reconstruction, computer-assisted minimally invasive surgery, primary and reconstructive surgery of the spine, sports injuries, diseases and conditions of the hand and elbow, traumatic injuries
  • Women's/Children's Health: high-risk pregnancy; the region’s busiest obstetrical service; two neonatal intensive care units; pediatric specialty care provided by St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
  • Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery: one of the nation's most experienced robotic surgical teams
  • Radiology: designated international General Electric Healthcare Show Site for imaging technology; designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by American College of Radiology
  • Bariatric Surgery: designated Center of Excellence by American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and Surgical Review Corporation

St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:

Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.

Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.

Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.

Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.

Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.

Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.

The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services