Lehigh Valley Health Network

Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Lehigh Valley Health Network$100K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified required
  • Valid Pennsylvania Medical License or ability to obtain one
  • Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
  • ICU experience preferred
  • Independent clinician experience required

Responsibilities

  • Cover the cardiothoracic surgery ICU during 13-hour shifts
  • Manage post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
  • Perform bedside procedures such as ECMO and LVAD management
  • Conduct initial evaluations and physical examinations of all assigned patients
  • Place invasive monitoring lines including central venous catheters and dialysis lines
  • Engage in quality improvement and research projects
  • Educate patients and families throughout their inpatient care

Benefits

  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Starting bonus eligibility
Full Job Description

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Job Description

The award-winning physicians at 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, you27ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region27s 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, you27ll 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 Work17, 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.

  • 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

Work Shift:

Day Shift

Address:

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd

Primary Location:

Lehigh Valley Hospital- Cedar Crest

Position Type:

Onsite

Union:

Not Applicable

Work Schedule:

Department:

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a healthcare network based in the Allentown, Pennsylvania in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. The healthcare network serves eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania. Its flagship hospital is Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, located on Cedar Crest Boulevard in Allentown.
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