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Posted: 09-Apr-25
Location: Allentown, Pennsylvania
Type: Per Diem
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Internal Number: ic-2025-2755
Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
Position 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.
- 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.
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 and Perks
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 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
Recruiter Details
Sonia AurinClinician Recruiter, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute and Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute
Sonia.Aurin@lvhn.org
610-483-1091