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Excela Health NURSING COORDINATOR - BUTLER or GREENSBURG in Butler, Pennsylvania

Description

Under the administrative direction of the Practice Manager, the Nursing Coordinator is responsible to provide nursing care and coordination of services to Maternal Fetal Medicine obstetrical patients by serving as a liaison between providers and patients. The Coordinator's assignments include, but are not limited to, scheduling of MFM consults and ultrasounds, triage, chart prep and record retrieval of patients on the MFM schedule, adjustments following written protocols, and patient education. Performs clinical duties as assigned. This position will be used to support the Maternal Fetal Medicine providers in both Butler and Greensburg.

Education:Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse ProgramPreferred: Bachelor of Degree in Nursing

Registration/Certification/Licensure:Current PA RN license, Healthcare Provider CPR, and Act 33/73 clearances

Experience: Minimum: NonePreferred: One year RN experience related to obstetrics.

Other Requirements: Travel will be required with this position.

Physical Requirements:

  • The following frequency definition apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:

  • Occasional: (0-1/3 of day, 0-2.5 hrs/day, 1-4 reps/hr

  • Frequent: (1/3-2/3 of day, 2.5-5.5 hrs/day, 5-24 reps/hr)

  • Constant: (> 2/3rd of day, >5.5 hrs/day, >24 reps/hr)

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

  • Non-Material Handling

  • 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 an 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 funtional 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 hte arms and/or hands continuously or more htan 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

  • Material Handling

  • 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#)

  • Environmental Factors

  • Working alone - OCCASIONAL

  • Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL

  • Constant interuptions - CONSTANT

  • Working with hands in water - N/A

  • Use of power tools - N/A

  • Working on ladders/scaffolding - 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, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - FREQUENT

  • Working with bloodborne pathogens - FREQUENT

  • Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand

  • Physical Demand

Met Level

Examples of similar activity intensity

Sedentary to Light

0-3.5

Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work

Medium

3.6-6.3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, autobody repair, shoveling, snow, golf (carrying clubs).

Heavy to Very Heavy

6.4

Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

  • As relates to this position:

  • Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT

  • Medium - N/A

  • Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A

Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Assists provider with office visits by performing nursing interventions and documents according to established policies and procedures assuring patient safety i.e. reviewing labs and testing results.

  • Coordinates and schedules Maternal Fetal Medicine consults and ultrasounds, obtains clinical documentation to support consults and ultrasounds. Provides patient educations relevant to diagnosis and treatment plan.

  • Utilizes critical thinking skills to triage Maternal Fetal Medicine patients in the office and prioritizes patients' needs. Monitors testing results to identify abnormalities and determines a care path in collaboration with the provider and/or by following written protocols.

  • Functions as a clinical resource for office staff and assists with task management and delegation of patient follow up.

Organizational Responsibilities:

  • Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.

  • Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.

  • Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing through fiscal year.

  • Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. Identifies and works to reduce potentially unsafe patient care or other safety practices.

  • Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.

Job Behaviors:

  • "Sets the Stage" by using greetings/introductions when interacting with any patient. Looks and acts like a professional. Uses consistent phone etiquette. Helps people who look lost or confused. Keeps a clean and professional environment and work space. Clarifies expectations and creates positive handoffs and positive lasting impressions.

  • Fosters a teamwork approach by respecting other members of the team. Stays involved and informed of happenings within the organization. Creates win-win situations by helping others. Works to resolve conflicts and concerns in a constructive ways and asks for assistance in helpful ways.

  • Is the owner: Takes responsibility for problems, issues or opportunities for improvement by initiating constructive review of concerns rather than negatively attacking an issue. Understands systems and processes and uses appropriate channels to address concerns when out of own span of control. Demonstrates compassion and works beyond "own assignment" by seeing the "big picture".

  • Creates a caring environment by communicating in helpful ways. Always protects the confidentiality an dignity of patients and others. Listens with empathy and understanding and providers options and choices.

  • Provides great explanations through user-friendly information and explanations (uses language others can understand). Makes sure people know what they can and cannot expect and checks for understanding and agreement.

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Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

  • ACLS

  • REGISTERED NURSE

  • BASIC LIFE SUPPORT

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