Registered Nurse - Physician Practice

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a Registered Nurse to prepare patients for examinations, administer medications, and assist with procedures in physician offices. You will coordinate care across settings, educate patients, and participate in quality initiatives.

Minimum qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and an active RN license in Pennsylvania. Strong computer skills with EMR and Excel are required; Bachelor's in Nursing is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited Nursing program.
• Licensed RN in Pennsylvania or eligible for licensure.
• Ability to initiate and adapt to change in healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates coordination of care across settings for designated patients and ensures labs, studies, and referrals are completed.
• Provides patient care and procedures with sound clinical judgment per policies/procedures.
• Educates patients on medications and health concerns under provider direction.
• Triages calls and provides healthcare advice using approved guidelines and protocols.

Skills

RN

Clinical nursing

Patient education

EMR

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

EMR

Excel

Word processing

Job description

**Join a team that delivers excellence.**Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks.Be part of an exceptional healthcare 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. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's 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 LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best healthcare possible every day.Whether you're 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 Nurse\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s 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.