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Posted: 13-Apr-26
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: wd-JR131876
Join a team that delivers excellence.
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is home to nearly 23,000 colleagues who make up our talented, vibrant and diverse workforce.
Join our team and experience firsthand what it's like to be part of a health care organization that's nationally recognized, forward-thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.
Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
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.
Specialty:
The award-winning physicians at Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute are all board-certified, many having served fellowships or received additional training with leading programs. Our expert clinicians utilize continuing medical education to further research and enhance collaboration, leading to better patient outcomes.
Non-surgical 13-hour shift position for coverage of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit).
Shift will rotate, 2 weeks days/2 weeks nights, with 2 weekends per month.
Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
Duties include: managing post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, ECMO, LVAD, bedside procedures, and assisting in inpatient practice needs.
Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients.
Placement of invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters, dialysis lines, and arterial access.
Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.
Contribute to service-related databases as indicated.
Participate in education of patients and families during their inpatient course.
By joining the team at the Heart and Vascular Institute, you’ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region’s first to perform transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and is recognized as a center for performing complex mitral valve repair surgery.
In a Heart & Vascular career with LVHN, you’ll experience:
Consistent excellence: our team consistently ranks among the best in the nation for heart attack survival
A collaborative, multidisciplinary team
Access to the most advanced treatments and clinicals trials
More than 20 cardiology practices located throughout the region
Benefits
As a nationally certified Great Place to Work™, we acknowledge the dedication of our colleagues and offer a generous Total Rewards package that makes LVHN an even better place to work and grow your career. Explore our benefits.
Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
CME Time and Allowance
Relocation (if applicable)
Starting bonus eligible
Qualifications
Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
Graduate from accredited educational program for Nurse Practitioners
ICU experience preferred, experience as an independent clinician required
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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Recruiter Details
Sonia AurinClinician Recruiter
Sonia.Aurin@jefferson.edu
610-483-1091