Registered Nurse- Spine and Pain - Full time, Days
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse with current licensure required.
- Two years office experience in a similar setting.
- Current CPR required.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
