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Registered Nurse- Spine and Pain - Full time, Days

St. Luke's University Health Network

  • Bethlehem, PA
  • 20 days ago
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    • Billingunmatched
    • Clinical Assessmentunmatched
    • Computer Systemsunmatched
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    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Medical Assistanceunmatched
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    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
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    • Pain Managementunmatched
    • Patient Admissionsunmatched
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    • Patient Chartsunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
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    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Telephone Triageunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

    Description

    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.

    Assisting with interventional pain procedures at St. Luke's Bethlehem campus and other surrounding locations based on needs of the department. Assisting in triaging patient calls during procedural downtime.

    The Registered Nurse Pain Management performs general medical assisting functions. Ascertains and records patient's pain level, vital signs, height and weight. Assists with pain management treatments; prepares equipment for physician; admits and discharge patients from facility; Initiates IV when necessary.

    JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Actively participates in maintaining and/or improving quality improvement initiatives regarding Physician Billing computer system and patient satisfaction survey

    • Maintain high level of competence on Physician Billing computer system.

    • Takes active role in facilitation team approach to functions within the department which includes attending department meetings, actively participates as a team member in resolution

    of problems as they are identified and analyzes current procedures, bring suggestions for improvement to the attention of team members and supervisor for consideration

    • Assists in filing charts and retrieving charts in preparation for next day

    • Assists in filing lab reports, etc

    • Admits and discharges patients from facility

    • Keeps exam rooms supplied and in order. Orders medical supplies in a timely fashion

    • Disposes of bio-hazardous waste and regular waste

    • Checks patient's pain level, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, respiration and temperature

    • Ascertains patient's chief complaints and describes same in chart accurately and succinctly

    PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

    Requires sitting, standing and walking for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at a time). Continually uses fingers for patient care, writing and handling patient charts. Routinely uses

    upper extremities; occasionally lift items up to 25 pounds. Occasionally push cart with supplies up to 30 pounds. Must be able to transport patients (up to 325 lbs.) via wheelchair, bed, and/or

    stretcher. Stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level regularly. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and taking blood pressure readings. Must be able to see as it relates to general, far,

    near, color and peripheral vision. Must have depth perception. Must be able to routinely use upper extremities to push and maneuver C-Arm into place. Must be able to wear a lead apron/skirt (up to 15 lbs), up to 8 hours at a time.

    EDUCATION:

    Registered Nurse with current licensure required.

    TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

    Two years office experience in a similar setting. Current CPR 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!!

    St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBethlehem, PA
    IndustryHealthcare Services
    Company Size5,000 to 9,999 employees

    About Company

    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.

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