Registered Nurse - Endocrine Testing

Lehigh Valley Health Network • Allentown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse directs and manages patient care in the Outpatient Endocrinology Testing department at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. The nurse serves as a mentor and liaison to internal and external customers regarding Endocrine Testing. The role includes coordinating and delivering direct patient care, documenting services, and collaborating with pharmacy, laboratory staff, registration staff, and the Medical Director.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Two years of nursing experience in a health setting.
• Pediatric IV skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.
• Registered Nurse license for Pennsylvania, required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification for Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, triage, coordinate, educate, and deliver direct patient care in the Endocrine Testing lab.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for designated patients.
• Document phone notes, treatments, testing, and procedures performed for endocrine testing patients at the time of service.
• Collaborate with inpatient pharmacy to ensure proper medications are available on testing days.
• Collaborate with the laboratory to ensure proper turnaround times for lab tests.
• Communicate with DCC registration staff about special needs for endocrine patients, when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to develop and manage clinical protocols and interpretations.
• Serve as a mentor and liaison to internal and external customers regarding Endocrine Testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time