St. Luke's Hospital

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Job Title: Cert Coding Specialist
Req: 4690
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 10 -Bethlehem
Department: 8226BE-Coding
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule Sun-Thur or Tue-Fri; days

Job Description:
Codes and abstracts information from patient medical records according to ICD-9-CM, UHDDS and CMS guidelines. Utilizes the 3M Encoder to verify and assign ICD-9-CM and POA, as well as MS-DRG & Classic DRG assignment.

Job Qualifications:
RHIA, RHIT and/or CCS with prior inpatient coding experience strongly preferred, will consider non-credentialed candidate with demonstrated experience. Minimum 1-3 years inpatient coding experience in acute care, teaching hospital setting. Previous experience with computerized patient record and 3M encoding system preferred. Knowledge & experience in working with MS-DRG's, Classic DRG (V24) and POA indicators a must. Medical terminology, A&P, and pathophysiology courses helpful.



Job Title: Client Service Associate
Req: 5899
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 10 -Bethlehem
Department: 7094BE-St. Luke's Family Practice
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule

Job Description:
Responsible for completing the registration process. The Client Service Associate collects and enters all patient information into the Patient Care computer system including patient demographics, insurance information, and diagnosis information. Communicates effectively in interactions with all customers (internal and external). Answer phones, Schd appointments, pull, file mail/charts. Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:
Excellent customer service skills. PC Experience Required. Medical Terminology and insurance background required. 1 year experience in a hospital or medical office setting.


Job Title: Clinical Nurse I
Req: 5799
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 33 -VNA
Department: 7087VN-Nurse Family Partnership
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule days, evenings, occasional weekends

Job Description:
Works as a nurse home visitor with first time, low-income mothers to implement the Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Works with young women from early in pregnancy until the baby's second birthday. Bilingual capability a plus.

Job Qualifications:
Graduation from an NLN approved nursing program and successful passing of the Nursing Board exam is required. A BSN is preferred.

A minimum of two years as an RN is required. Maternal-child, Pediatric, and/or Community Health experience is highly recommended.


Job Title: Clinical Nurse I
Req: 5818
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 33 -VNA
Department: 7087VN-Nurse Family Partnership
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule days, evening, occasional weekends

Job Description:
Works as a nurse home visitor with first time, low-income mothers to implement the Nurse-Family Partnership Program. Works with young women from early in pregnancy until the baby's second birthday. Bilingual capabilities a plus.

Job Qualifications:
Graduation from an NLN approved nursing program and successful passing of the Nursing Board exam is required. A BSN is preferred.

A minimum of two years as an RN is required. Maternal-child, Pediatric, and/or Community Health experience is highly recommended.


Job Title: Clinical Nurse I
Req: 6002
Location: Any Location
Entity 33 -VNA
Department: 7401HH-Home Health
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule Mon - Fri w/ w/e and eve rotation

Job Description:
Responsibilities include develop, implement and revise the home health plan of care, perform ordered treatments, and provide appropriate health teaching. Works in a multidisciplinary team model providing home health care for a diverse patient population in a defined geographical area. Point of care documentation using agency provided laptop computer. Work independently utilizing all of your nursing skills.

Job Qualifications:
RN w/ PA licensure. One year of med-surg experience. Home Health experience preferred.


Job Title: Hospitalists
Req: 5931
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 30 -Physician Group
Department: 6356HM - St. Luke's Internal Medicine
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule Rounds to be determined, minimum 40 hours/wee

Job Description:
Provide patient care in a hospital setting. Duties include: (1) Inpatient diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of human internal organ systems of patients, (2) Examining patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders, (3) Prescribing medication and recommending dietary and activity programs, (4) Provide regular, timely and appropriate communication with referring physicians, patients, and their families, and (5) Provide teaching and oversight for medical residents, students and other trainees.

Job Qualifications:
MD or equipvalent; must be eligible for Pennsylvania Medical License; completion of 3 year residency in ACGME approved program; must be BC/BE in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.


Job Title: LPN
Req: 5869
Location: Bethlehem
Entity 33 -VNA
Department: 7406HH-Home Based Hospice
Full/Part Time Full Time
Shift
Schedule Monday thru Friday

Job Description:
* Promotes and maintains health of individuals, families, and the community through teaching, counseling, and appropriate preventive and rehabilitative measures in the practice of nursing
* Provides ongoing patient observation to determine service frequency, change in Plan of Care and discharge from service in compliance with agency policy and philosophy.
* Communicates with the Patient Care Manager, the patient's physician, referral source, and members of the multidisciplinary team both orally and in writing as required by the patient's condition and agency policy.
* In consultation with Patient Care Manager, refers patients to other disciplines and to community resources as needed.
* Maintains and uses patient clinical records, reports and other written communications according to agency policy and directives. Records make clear the goals and plans with emphasis on the family oriented approach to patient care. Records reflect contact with physicians, Patient Care Manager and other agencies as needed. Documentation is completed per agency guidelines.
* Participates in the development and operation of the agency by:
* Keeping administration informed on changing community needs and lack of community resources.
* Participating in the orientation and guidance of new staff.
* Interpreting agency service to families and community groups.
* Contributing to evaluation of service programs.
* Evaluating effectiveness of his/her own service and contributing to the evaluation of and continuing development of staff members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (continued):
* Demonstrates efficient time utilization in the home, in the office, and in preparation for travel to and from the visit.
* Performs select skills independently according to agency procedures. Researches and/or obtains needed information prior to the visit.
* Implements teaching plans, utilizes printed material, teaching plans, teaches factual content appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, patient/caregiver needs.
* Assumes personal responsibility to keep informed of current changes and trends affecting nursing care and professional nursing functions.
* Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information.
* Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety and follows appropriate reporting requirements.
* Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external).
* Demonstrates Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
* Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes and practices.
* Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
* Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.


OTHER FUNCTIONS:

* Provides nursing expertise in the community setting in accordance with agency policy and directives for specific populations.
* Acts as a preceptor for student nurses and orientees as assigned.
* Makes recommendations to the Clinical Supervisor for in-service programs and group teaching for staff and other groups as assigned.
* Participates in the development of protocols, standards of care, and policies and procedures.
* Provides input to the appropriate clinical Supervisor/Program Manager related to individual team members' performance
* Participates in performance improvement activities, including peer audits.
* Maintains a working knowledge of standard and equipment used by the HHH/CH staff in the home.
* Other related duties as assigned.


Job Qualifications:
EDUCATION:

* Graduation from a School of Practical Nursing with state accreditation at time of graduation.


TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

* A minimum of two years experience as an LPN.




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