NURSING COORDINATOR - CARDIOLOGY
Independence Health System, Frankfort, KY, United States
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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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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