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Lehigh Valley Health Network

Registered Nurse - Endocrine Testing

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States, 18103


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SummaryDirects 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 DutiesSchedules, 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 nursing2 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 DemandsLift 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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