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

  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with attending cardiothoracic surgeons and non-surgical providers for patient care
  • Conduct evaluations, including history and physical exams for assigned patients
  • Assess patients daily and develop care plans for assigned and newly admitted patients
  • Manage patient discharges for all assigned cases
  • Oversee care of postoperative patients in the TOHU step down unit
  • Engage in ongoing education and quality improvement projects
  • Contribute to service-related databases where necessary
  • Provide education to patients and their families during their hospital stay

Benefits

  • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
  • CME Time and Allowance
  • Relocation (if applicable)
  • Starting bonus eligible
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.


  • 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.
  • Perform daily assessment and formulate plan of care for all assigned patients and direct admissions.
  • Complete patient discharge on all assigned patients.
  • Responsible for the care of all postoperative patients in our TOHU step down unit.
  • 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, you99ll be joining our team of innovative clinicians. LVHN was the region99s 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, you99ll 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 Work3, 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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