Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

NONPF; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice Insurance with Tail Tail

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks a per diem clinician to care for cardiothoracic ICU patients. You will work with the attending surgeon and a broader care team to deliver high‑quality patient management and education.

The role emphasizes initial exams, invasive monitoring, and participation in education, quality, and research, contributing to LVHN's mission of excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Board certification in acute care is required.
• A valid Pennsylvania medical license or ability to obtain one is required.
• Experience as an APC managing an ICU or OHU environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for cardiothoracic surgical ICU patients with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon and non-surgical providers.
• Perform initial evaluation, history, and physical examination of all assigned patients.
• Place 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.
• Educate patients and families during their inpatient course.
• Support the mission and goals of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Skills

Critical care experience

APC experience

Education

Board Certified in Acute Care

PA Medical License or ability to obtain

Experience as APC in ICU/OHU

Job description

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 first hand what it's like to be part of a healthcare organization that is nationally recognized, forward‑thinking and offers plenty of opportunity to do great work.

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.

This per diem position will be responsible for the care and management of cardiothoracic surgical patients in the ICU, such as:

• Work in conjunction with the attending cardiothoracic surgeon, and non-surgical providers, for medical care of cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• 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.
• Support the mission and goals of Lehigh Valley Health Network.

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

Qualifications

• Must be Board Certified in acute care
• A Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one is required
• Experience as an APC, managing an ICU or OHU environment

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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