Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinical Coordinator, Vascular Surgery
Highmark Inc
Pittsburgh, PA

RN Clinical Coordinator - AHN Vascular Surgery - Allegheny General Hospital

Company : Allegheny Health Network Job Description : GENERAL OVERVIEW: Provides clinical support between patients and physicians. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assesses patients and test results, reviews results with physicians and ensures patient communication regarding results and/or recommendations per physician order. (30%) * Assesses health status/needs during the ambulatory visit or over the phone using interviewing skills and nursing knowledge. Formulates and communicates an action plan. Implements plan and/or action after discussion with responsible physician. (20%) * Coordinates and schedules all patient testing including surgeries and coordinate OR schedule. Assess blood work prior to surgery. (10%) * Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn. (10%) * Provides clinical support during office hours. (30%) QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum * Nursing School Diploma * Current PA licensure as an RN * 2 years experience in clinical specialty * CPR - American Heart Association * Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate * Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate * Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Preferred * BA/BS Degree * Experience as an RN in the area of specialty, ambulatory experience, cardiovascular experience, and outpatient setting experience. Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies. As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company's Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy. Furthermore, it is every employee's responsibility to comply with the company's Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements. Highmark Health and its affiliates prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Highmark Health and its affiliates take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation/gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. EEO is The Law Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf) We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact number below. For accommodation requests, please contact HR Services Online at [email protected] California Consumer Privacy Act Employees, Contractors, and Applicants Notice