NURSING COORDINATOR - CARDIOLOGY

Independence Health System; Kentucky; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System is looking for a Nursing Coordinator based in Kentucky. This role involves providing nursing care and coordination of services for Endocrinology patients, including triaging phone calls, scheduling procedures, and patient education. Candidates must have a minimum of a Registered Nurse program graduation and current PA RN license. Preferred experience includes Endocrinology or Diabetes Management. Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits is offered in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Degree in Nursing.
• Current PA RN license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and coordination of services to Endocrinology patients.
• Triage phone calls and manage medication refills.
• Schedule procedures and obtain authorizations.

Skills

Endocrinology or Diabetes Management experience

Clinical duties

Patient education

Education

Bachelor of Degree in Nursing

Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program

Job description

CARDIOLOGY - BUTLER, 127 Oneida Valley Rd, Crossroad Campus, Ste. 400, Butler, PA 16001, USA

Under the administrative direction of the Practice Manager and clinical direction of the providers, the Nursing Coordinator is responsible for providing nursing care and coordination of services to our Endocrinology patients by serving as a liaison between providers and patients. The Coordinator's assignments include triaging phone calls, medication refills, scheduling of procedures, obtaining authorizations, and adjustments following written protocols, and patient education. Performs clinical duties as assigned.

Education

• Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program
• Preferred: Bachelor of Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure

• Current PA RN license
• Healthcare Provider CPR
• Act 33/73 clearances

Experience

• Minimum: None
• Preferred: Endocrinology or Diabetes Management experience; One-year RN experience in a practice or healthcare facility

Physical Requirements

• Standing* – Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary – FREQUENT
• Walking* – Remaining upright on one's feet and moving about – FREQUENT
• Sitting* – Body remains in a seated position – OCCASIONAL
• Stooping* – To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist – OCCASIONAL
• Bending* – To flex the upper body forward – OCCASIONAL
• Twisting* – To rotate the upper body forward – OCCASIONAL
• Climbing* – To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders – N/A
• Stairs* – To ascend and descend stairs – OCCASIONAL
• Kneeling* – To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees – OCCASIONAL
• Squatting* – To move the body downwards by bending both knees – OCCASIONAL
• Crouching* – To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and legs – OCCASIONAL
• Crawling* – To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees – N/A
• Reaching Horizontal* – To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under the shoulder height – FREQUENT
• Reaching Overhead* – To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height – FREQUENT
• Grasping* – Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object – FREQUENT
• Finger Manipulation* – To manipulate objects with the use of fingers – CONSTANT
• Seeing* – Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity – CONSTANT
• Hearing* – Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity – CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use* – Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time – CONSTANT
• Repetitive Lower Extremity Use* – Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time – FREQUENT
• Pushing* – To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pushing refers to moving an object away from the person. – OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Pulling* – To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction. Pulling refers to moving an object towards the person. – OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift – Floor to waist – OCCASIONAL (20#-50#)
• Lift – Waist to shoulder – OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Lift – Shoulder to overhead – OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Carrying* – To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (>10 feet) – OCCASIONAL (Up to 20#)
• Working alone – OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions – CONSTANT
• Working with hands in water – N/A
• Use of power tools – N/A
• Exposure to vibration – N/A
• Exposure to dust – N/A
• Exposure to noise (constant) – N/A
• Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) – FREQUENT
• Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing – N/A
• Exposure to slippery walking surfaces – OCCASIONAL
• Exposure to solvents, grease, oils – N/A
• Exposure to radiant energy, i.e., computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) – FREQUENT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens – FREQUENT
• Cardiovascular Energy Requirements – Physical Demand
• Met Level – Sedentary to Light: CONSTANT
• Met Level – Medium: N/A
• Met Level – Heavy to Very Heavy: N/A

NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

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