Registered Nurse - Endocrine Testing

Lehigh Valley Health Network; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc. seeks a direct care RN for the Outpatient Endocrinology Testing department at LVH-Cedar Crest. You’ll lead patient care in the endocrine testing lab and mentor colleagues, coordinating with pharmacy and lab teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in nursing, PA RN license, and 2+ years of nursing experience, including pediatric IV skills and critical-life support certifications. Day shifts with an onsite setting and diverse patient interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing required.
• 2 years nursing experience in a health setting.
• Pediatric IV skills required.
• Strong problem solving skills required.
• American Heart Association BLS - State of PennsylvaniaUpon Hire.
• ACLS - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire.
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse (PA) Upon Hire.

Responsibilities

• Schedules, triages, coordinates, educates, and delivers direct patient care in the Endocrine Testing lab.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for designated patients.
• Documents notes, treatments, and tests performed at time of service for endocrine testing patients.
• Collaborates with inpatient pharmacy to ensure medications are available on testing days.
• Collaborates with lab to ensure proper turnaround times for tests.
• Communicates with DCC registration staff about special needs for endocrine patients, if necessary.
• Collaborates with Medical Director in developing and managing clinical protocols and interpretations.

Skills

Pediatric IV skills

Problem solving

BLS knowledge

ACLS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

RN - Licensed Registered Nurse (PA)

Job description

Imagine a career at one of the nation’s most advanced health networks.

Be part of an exceptional health care experience. Join the inspired, passionate team at Lehigh Valley Health Network, a nationally recognized, forward-thinking organization offering plenty of opportunity to do great work.

LVHN has been ranked among the “Best Hospitals” by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We’re a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an ‘A’ grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN’s commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

Whether you’re considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Summary

Directs and manages the care of patients in the Outpatient Endocrinology Testing department at LVH-Cedar Crest. Serves as a mentor and acts as a liaison to internal and external customers in regards to Endocrine Testing.

Job Duties

• Schedules, triages, coordinates, educates, and delivers direct patient care in the Endocrine Testing lab.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care for designated patients.
• Documents phone notes, treatments, testing, and procedures performed at the time of service for all endocrine testing patients.
• Collaborates with inpatient pharmacy to ensure proper medications are available on testing days.
• Collaborates with lab to make sure proper turnaround times for lab tests are followed.
• Communicates with the DCC registration staff about special needs for endocrine patients, if necessary.
• Collaborates with the Medical Director in developing and managing clinical protocols and interpretations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in nursing
• 2 years of experience in nursing in a health setting.
• Pediatric IV skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire
• RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications

• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Variable days M-F

Department:

1004-09581 Endocrine Testing Station - CC