NURSE CLINICIAN

Pre Admission Testing – Butler, PA 16001, USA Description Job Summary: Responsible to facilitate an efficient, clinically effective interface between the patient, the medical staff, and the health care team to ensure quality, customer focused preadmission testing processes. Through utilizing a working knowledge of clinical diagnosis, procedure/setting appropriateness and treatment, the Nurse Clinician will provide patient assessment, testing, education, and the development of a plan of care. The nurse will ensure adequate testing and appropriate patient follow up through collaboration with the medical staff. In addition, Case Management policies and procedures and reference guides are applied to provide maximum reimbursement to the facility through appropriate insurance coverage, authorizations and referrals. The Preadmission Nurse Clinician functions as a liaison between all members of the health care team internally and externally to ensure coordination of quality patient care. Education Minimum: Graduate of a Registered Nurse Program Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Nursing Registration / Certification / Licensure Current PA RN license and Healthcare Provider CPR Experience Minimum: Three years recent clinical experience. Preferred: Perioperative and managed care, Case Management, and/or Utilization Review experience. Other Requirements Excellent communication skills and skills in customer service. Status Non-Exempt Physical Requirements Non-Material Handling Standing* – FREQUENT Walking – FREQUENT Sitting* – FREQUENT Stooping – OCCASIONAL Bending* – FREQUENT Twisting – OCCASIONAL Climbing – N/A Ladders – N/A Stairs – OCCASIONAL Kneeling – N/A Squatting – OCCASIONAL Crouching – OCCASIONAL Crawling – N/A Reaching Horizontal – FREQUENT Reaching Overhead – OCCASIONAL Grasping – FREQUENT Finger Manipulation – FREQUENT Seeing – CONSTANT Hearing – CONSTANT Repetitive Upper Extremity Use – N/A Repetitive Lower Extremity Use – CONSTANT Material Handling Pushing* – OCCASIONAL, 20# – 50# Pulling* – OCCASIONAL, 20# – 50# Lift – Floor to Waist – OCCASIONAL, 20# – 50# Lift – Waist to Shoulder – FREQUENT, 10# – 20# Lift – Shoulder to Overhead – OCCASIONAL, up to 20# Carrying – OFS > 10 feet – OCCASIONAL, up to 20# Environmental Factors Working alone – OCCASIONAL Working in cramped quarters – N/A Constant interruptions – FREQUENT Working with hands in water – OCCASIONAL 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 – OCCASIONAL Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity) – N/A Exposure to slippery walking surfaces – N/A Exposure to solvents, grease, oils – N/A Exposure to radiant energy (computer terminal > 4h/shift) – OCCASIONAL Working with bloodborne pathogens – FREQUENT Physical Demand (Met Level) SEDENTARY to LIGHT – FREQUENT MEDIUM – N/A HEAVY to VERY HEAVY – N/A 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr