Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Child Protection Medicine

Company: Lehigh Valley Hospital
Location: Allentown
Posted on: April 22, 2024

Job Description:

Position OverviewFrom general pediatrics to the region's most pediatric specialties, the department of pediatrics is a great place to start or continue your career. In addition to the pediatric specialty services provided at Lehigh Valley Hospital (LVH)-Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital cares for kids across the region at multiple Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) locations.Position Overview:

• Assess and treat patients with the highest level of care
• M-F 9-5pm
• Medical evaluations of children for suspected abuse and neglectIn a pediatrics career with LVHN, you'll experience:
  • The region's most pediatric specialties
  • 50-bed pediatric inpatient unit
  • 36-bed Level IV NICU at LVH-Cedar Crest
  • 12-bed Level II PICU
  • 13-bed adolescent psychiatric unit
  • Children's Cancer and Multipurpose Infusion Center
  • 2 Children's ExpressCARE locations
  • The region's only 24/7 children's ER
  • Children's ambulatory surgery centerBenefits & 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.
    • Malpractice Insurance with Tail Coverage
    • CME Time and Allowance
    • Relocation (if applicableQualifications
      • Must be Board Eligible or Board Certified
      • Current license to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
      • Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner Degree
      • Experience and/or training in Child Abuse is preferred and not required.
      • 1 year treating pediatric patients preferredAbout LVHN
        LVHN hospitals in the Lehigh Valley are the only hospitals in the region to have received Magnet - recognition five consecutive times since 2002. This prestigious recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center demonstrates our commitment to nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. LVHN is home to five clinical institutes. Each serve as a hub for innovation, collaboration and education. Our institutes include Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute, Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute, Lehigh Valley Institute for Surgical Excellence, Lehigh Valley Fleming Neuroscience Institute and Lehigh Valley Orthopedic Institute. LVHN is also home to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children's Hospital, which is the only children's hospital in the region. This hospital gives our community access to more than 30 pediatric specialties, Children's ExpressCARE locations and a dedicated Children's ER.
        We've been consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the top hospital in the region and among the best in the state. We're also Great Place to Work-Certified---, which means an overwhelming majority of our colleagues have a positive experience at LVHN.
        These designations tell you that LVHN is a great place to work from hire to retire. 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.
        Vaccination Requirements
        Individuals are required to adhere to all LVHN vaccination policies in effect at the time of hire. Employees will be subject to pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. Please note that safety sensitive positions cannot test positive for marijuana or its metabolites, medical or otherwise.
        Equal Opportunity Employer
        Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. 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, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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