Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

2 months ago

Allentown, PennsylvaniaFull TimeSurgery

Practice Authority in Pennsylvania

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Lehigh Valley Health Network as a Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) in United States. Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care experience.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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,.

Benefits & Compensation

Signing bonus: $1.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers a signing bonus. Work with Lehigh Valley Health Network in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiac SurgeryThoracic SurgeryICU ExperiencePatient CareInvasive MonitoringBedside ProceduresTeam CollaborationPatient EducationQuality ImprovementResearch Participation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) at Lehigh Valley Health Network a 1.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Surgery position at Lehigh Valley Health Network is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, ICU Experience, Patient Care, Invasive Monitoring, Bedside Procedures, Team Collaboration, Patient Education. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Registered Nurse Practitioner will manage post-operative care for cardiac and thoracic surgery patients, including ECMO and LVAD management. Responsibilities also include performing initial evaluations, placing invasive monitoring lines, and participating in education and ...

Benefits package: Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage, CME Time and Allowance, Relocation Assistance, Starting Bonus Eligible, Generous Total Rewards Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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