Patient Care Specialist

Lehigh Valley Health Network, Inc.; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Lehigh Valley Health Network is seeking a Patient Care Specialist for the Cardiac Cath Lab in Allentown, PA. This full-time daytime position emphasizes patient care, leadership, and education within a busy cardiac environment. The role collaborates with unit leadership to ensure staff competence and regulatory compliance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in nursing, 3 years of clinical practice with leadership and teaching abilities, and current RN license. Master’s degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and current RN license.
• Minimum 3 years of recent clinical practice with leadership/teaching experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and patient safety standards.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical, consultative, technical, and informational services to staff, patients, and families.
• Participate in performance improvement processes and quality goals.
• Mentor nurse residents and educate staff via the Education Department.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and patient safety across the unit.
• Assist in orientation and competency assessments for staff.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical expertise

Education & staff development

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

# Patient Care SpecialistFull-TimeDay ShiftDepartmentCardiac Cath Lab - CCShift DetailsDay Shift, Monday-Friday 7:30a to 4:00pApply NowJob IDwd-JR141972PostedSeptember 29, 2026# Patient Care SpecialistApply NowSearch More Jobs**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 healthcare organization that's 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 healthcare 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 healthcare possible every day.Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network. **Summary** Ensures and provides patient care and serves as a responsible and accountable clinical expert, role model, educator, and resource who facilitates the professional development of staff and evidence-based quality care. Collaborates with the unit leadership team to ensure competent staff performance to promote quality patient outcomes and meeting of regulatory guidelines. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served. Disseminates to staff all relevant information and education obtained from committees and monthly Patient Care Specialist meeting in timely manner to ensure adoption of current practices. **Job Duties*** Participates with unit leadership team and the Department of Education to ensure educational needs of staff are met including, but not limited to, orientation, nurse residency, ongoing competency assessment, use of electronic learning system and electronic medical record, continuing education, performance improvement, and professional development.* Provides clinical, consultative, technical, and informational services to clinical staff, patients, and families demonstrating knowledge in identification and resolution of patient care or other problems.* Participates in all phases of the performance improvement process including organizational unit-based patient satisfaction goals.* Assists in the development and implementation of evidence-based policies/procedures/protocols/standards designed to facilitate improved care practices and to promote positive patient outcomes. Mentors nurse resident EBP projects and facilitates dissemination as appropriate.* Demonstrates commitment to quality and safety, in accordance with established policies and procedures, utilizing evidence-based practice.* Fosters staff compliance with all regulatory requirements (OSHA, HIPAA, TJC, DOH, ADA, etc.) including Point of Care testing, patient safety goals, and mandatory educational requirements.* Mentors staff to facilitate team development and collaborative practice via the Professional Practice Model.* Utilizes appropriate and acceptable intervention behaviors and communication styles in order to be an effective resource and liaison to staff within the department as well as within the hospital network. **Minimum Qualifications*** Bachelor’s Degree in nursing.* 3 years of recent experience in a clinical practice with demonstrated leadership/teaching abilities.* Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.* Ability to identify clinical problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions/quality care interventions.* Basic knowledge of evidence-based practice.* Basic computer skills.* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association Upon Hire* ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association Upon Hire* RN - Licensed Registered Nurse\\_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire **Preferred Qualifications*** Master’s Degree **Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.