Registered Nurse - Endocrine Testing

1004 Lehigh Valley Hospital; Allentown (Lehigh County); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Great Place to Work certification

Collaborative culture

Descripción de la vacante

Lehigh Valley Health Network seeks a registered nurse to direct and manage patient care in the Outpatient Endocrinology Testing department at LVH-Cedar Crest. You will mentor staff and liaise with internal and external customers regarding endocrine testing.

Responsibilities include scheduling, triaging, educating, and delivering direct patient care in the endocrine testing lab; collaborating with pharmacy and lab to ensure timely tests and medications; and helping develop clinical protocols with

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required; 2 years nursing experience preferred.
• Pediatric IV skills required.
• Strong problem solving abilities required.
• BLS certification state of PA Upon Hire.
• ACLS certification state of PA Upon Hire.
• RN license PA required upon hire.
• PALS preferred for the role.

Responsabilidades

• 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, testing, and procedures performed for endocrine 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.

Conocimientos

Pediatric IV skills

Problem solving skills

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in nursing

RN license PA

Descripción del empleo

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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 Information

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

Benefits and Culture

• LVHN is honored to be certified as a Great Place to Work®.
• LVHN’s culture of trust – and the positive things colleagues said about working at LVHN when surveyed by Great Place to Work and Fortune – align perfectly with what makes a great workplace.
• This designation tells you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire.
• If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice. Our nearly 20,000 health care professionals take pride in what they do and are driven by our mission to heal, comfort and care for the people of our community.