Children's Express Care Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner
Lehigh Valley Health Network
Summary
At Jefferson Health, you have the opportunity to make an important impact on the lives of your patients! We are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical and interpersonal skills to join our Children's ExpressCARE team in Bethlehem, PA!
Job description
Join a Team That Delivers Excellence
At Jefferson Health, you have the opportunity to make an important impact on the lives of your patients! We are seeking an enthusiastic Nurse Practitioner with strong clinical and interpersonal skills to join our Children's ExpressCARE team in Bethlehem, PA!
Job Responsibilities
- Children's ExpressCARE serves as a referral center for patients who are unable to see their primary care pediatrician and accommodates walk-in visits.
- Provide care for minor injuries and common childhood illnesses, including lacerations, respiratory infections, gastroenteritis, asthma exacerbations, dehydration, and other acute conditions.
- Provide coverage at the Children's ExpressCARE site in Bethlehem as needed.
Job Qualifications
- Urgent Care experience preferred.
- Pediatric nursing experience.
- Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- Urgent Care experience preferred
- Pediatric nursing experience
- Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Low-Cost Health Insurance
- CME Reimbursement
- Dedicated Time for Classes
- Matching 403(b)
- Defined Pension Program
- APC Mentorship Program
- Attractive Work Schedule
Company overview
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a major healthcare provider and hospital network based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania regions. Founded in 1899, LVHN operates as a comprehensive healthcare system with 13 hospital campuses, 28 health centers, numerous primary and specialty care physician practices, and multiple urgent care locations. The network's flagship facility, Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, is Pennsylvania's third-largest hospital and features the state's first Level One Trauma Center. LVHN provides a wide range of medical services including specialized institutes for cancer care, heart and vascular treatment, surgical excellence, orthopedics, and neuroscience. The network operates the third-largest heart surgery program in Pennsylvania, performing over 1,200 open-heart procedures annually, and maintains one of the state's largest cancer centers treating over 2,400 new patients each year. In August 2024, LVHN completed a merger with Jefferson Health, becoming part of a larger healthcare system with 32 hospitals and over 700 locations across Pennsylvania. Prior to the merger, LVHN was the largest employer in the Lehigh Valley metropolitan region, with approximately 20,000 employees dedicated to providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community.