Registered Nurse- Spine and Pain - Full time, Days

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.