Internal Medicine Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Imagine a career at one of the nation's most advanced health networks. Be part of an exceptional health care 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 health care possible every day. Whether you're considering your next career move or your first, you should consider Lehigh Valley Health Network.

Specialty: Internal Medicine: General Summary Evaluates and treats patients in accordance with LVHN Medical staff by-laws and applicable policies. Functions independently in an extended role by collaborating with health care teams within appropriate scope of practice.

Coordinates efficiently and effectively with LVHN representatives and staff members. Performs clinical procedures within their scope of practice as outlined in medical staff privileges. Maintains licensure, LVHN medical staff privileges and ability to provide optimum care.

Coordinates patient care efficiently and effectively with LVHN representatives and staff members. Supervises Advanced Practice Clinicians, physicians, residents, fellows and medical students, when needed. Collaborates with colleagues to fulfill the missions of LVHN. Job

Duties

Provides quality evaluation and treatment to patients. Involves patients, families, and colleagues in providing high quality patient-centered care and service excellence. Encourages and models constructive dialogue and crucial conversations. Collaborates with colleagues and participates in LVHN activities.

Maintains optimal availability for patient care. Promotes the health of the community. Monitors patient satisfaction scores and works with leadership on strategies to improve the patient experience.

Documents and codes all patient visits and encounters in appropriate medical record in accordance with LVHN or other applicable compliance standards, state, and federal guidelines. Uses standard processes and evidence-based guidelines to achieve quality care.

Supports LVHN resources and practitioners by promoting and referring internally, when appropriate, to enhance quality. Utilizes LVHN resources efficiently and effectively, including EMR technology, while ensuring timely, appropriate, and quality medical documentation.

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Qualifications

Master’s Degree Accredited CRNP program CRNP - Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire RN - Licensed Registered Nurse_PA - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire Physical Demands Depending on role and specialty as well as condition of the patient, this may vary and include light energy levels of lifting or carrying 25 lbs. through high energy which would include lifting 50 lbs., pushing and pulling and carrying items short distances.

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Work Shift: Day Shift Address: 99 N West End Blvd Primary Location: Health Center at Quakertown Position Type: Onsite Union: Not Applicable Work Schedule: Department: 1012-20129 LVPG-L Family Med - Richland Twsp Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is the region’s largest employer and health care provider of choice.

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If you are someone who aligns with LVHN’s core values – Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration and Excellence – you will have a rewarding and successful career here.