Registered Nurse Physician Practice

Schuylkill


Job Location:

Bethlehem, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.


Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.


LVHN has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. Were a Magnet(tm) Hospital having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Centers prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an A grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020 the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHNs commitment to teamwork compassion and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.


Whether youre considering your next career move or your first you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.


Summary
Prepares patients for examinations including basic diagnostic interviewing rooming administering medications and vaccines wound care for wounds or incisions and assisting with procedures within the physician office setting. Provides care to designated patients and care coordination across the continuum. Provides education on prescription medications and clinical concerns under the direction of a provider.

Job Duties
  • Facilitates coordination of care across settings for a designated population ensuring that labs studies and referrals are completed and results discussed with the patient.
  • Performs patient care and procedures utilizing sound clinical judgment and approved policies/procedures/protocols/techniques equipment and supplies.
  • Cleans and sterilizes instruments and equipment and maintains supplies.
  • Assesses patient readiness to learn and ensures education materials are current and appropriate; evaluates effectiveness of patient education.
  • Intervenes to prevent minimize or correct actual or potential patient risks based upon observation of physiological behavioral and environmental factors.
  • Complies with monitoring and documentation of daily activities and expenditures as per standards set forth by accrediting bodies.
  • Acts as a resource for patient and family members listens effectively and gives and receives constructive feedback.
  • Participates in clinical meetings and other multi-disciplinary quality service improvement initiatives.
  • Triages calls to appropriate level of care and provides healthcare advice/education using assessment skills approved guidelines and protocols and knowledge of self-care practices.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
  • Ability to initiate accept and adapt to change within a healthcare setting.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Excellent computer skills including EMR word processing and Excel.
  • Knowledge of registration insurance managed care plans medical authorization requirements and referral coordination.
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
  • RN - Licensed Registered NursePA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelors Degree Nursing
  • 1 year experience as a registered nurse.

Physical Demands
Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing frequent keyboard use *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling bending squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.


Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity accordance with and where applicable in addition to federal state and local employment regulations Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include but are not limited to recruitment selection hiring transfers promotions terminations compensation benefits educational programs and/or social activities.

Valley Health Network does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Agencies should not forward resumes to our job aliases our employees or any other organization location. Lehigh Valley Health Network is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

2101 Emrick Blvd

Primary Location:

Health Center at Bethlehem Township

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Monday- Friday; 7:00a-5:30p variable

Department:

LVPG-L Family & Internal Med - Bethlehem

Required Experience:

IC

Imagine a career at one of the nations most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network a nationally recognized forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.LVHN has been...

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