Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

Access to advanced treatments and clinical trials

Collaborative multidisciplinary team

Job summary

A regional health care provider in Allentown is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified clinician to provide per-diem coverage in the cardiothoracic surgery ICU. Candidates should have experience in managing post-operative patients and performing invasive procedures. Join a leading team recognized for innovative surgical practices and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified.
• A valid Pennsylvania Medical License is required.
• Experience as a clinician in an ICU/Acute Care Department is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide per-diem coverage for the cardiothoracic surgery ICU.
• Manage post cardiac and thoracic surgery patients.
• Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects.
• Participate in ongoing education, quality, and research projects; contribute to service-related databases.
• Educate patients and families during inpatient course.

Skills

ICU/Acute Care experience

Patient evaluation

Invasive monitoring lines placement

Collaboration with surgical teams

Education

Board Eligible or Board Certified

Graduate from accredited Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program

Valid Pennsylvania Medical License

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Per-diem coverage support of the 11-bed cardiothoracic surgery ICU (Open Heart Unit).
• 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage

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 Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
• Experience as a clinician in an ICU/Acute Care Department