Registered Nurse, Sleep Disorders Center - Full Time

Company: St. Luke's University Health Network
Location: Macungie
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to the patients in the Sleep Disorders Center. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of a registered nurse.
Triages all patient phone calls and documents all communication in the medical record.
Participates in sleep clinic.
Obtains insurance authorizations for medication and sleep studies.
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sit up to 2 hours per day; 1 hour at a time. Stand for up to 8 hours per day; 4 hours at a time. Walk 6 hours per day; 10 minutes at a time. Consistently lift, push and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Frequently lift, carry and push objects up to 75 lbs. Transport patients weighing up to 400 lbs. via wheelchair, bed and/or stretcher with assistance when appropriate. Consistently pull up to 10 lbs. Frequently pull up to 250 lbs. with assistance when appropriate. Frequently stoop, bend, crouch, kneel, and climb. Frequently reach above shoulder level. Occasional crawling. Must be able to perceive attributes of an object through touch. Frequently finger and handle objects. Occasionally firmly grasp, twist, turn objects with hands and fingers. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation, and high and low frequencies. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and visual monotony (e.g. computer screen)
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Registered Nurse with current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum -2 years of clinical nursing experience. CPR certified.
WORK SCHEDULE: Dayshift Monday-Friday as assigned with varying hours based on the needs of the department. Must be able to travel to all locations.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and -current home address. -Be sure to -include -employment history for -the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. - Additionally, you are -encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and -licenses, if applicable. -It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. -Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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