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The department of Palliative Medicine at Lehigh Valley Health Network is constantly improving our skills and innovative approach to care including non-invasive and non-surgical treatment options for pain and injuries. Our team provides a comprehensive approach to treatment for our patients with the highest quality of care. Join our innovative team and receive the support of a large health care network committed to the community we serve.
We are hiring Nurse Practitioners who have exceptional clinical and interpersonal skills to join our Palliative Care Team.
Practice Overview:
As the Section of Palliative Medicine and Hospice, we are a part of the fabric of care at LVHN, with a fully integrated palliative care continuum to assure optimal patient experience. Education is part of our culture as we have 2 ACGME Fellows per year that interface with our entire team. Our specialty-trained palliative care team, including MD’s, CRNP’s, Social Workers, Licensed Professional Counselor, RN’s, and administrative staff care for patients when they are in the hospital, in our office-based practice, or in our nationally recognized home-based service. These positions responsibilities include:
- See patients in the inpatient consult service via in-person + telehealth
- Home-based and an outpatient clinic (In-person + telehealth access)
- Symptom management and care coordination
Qualifications
- A network champion for Palliative Care and a passion for the clinical work
- Will consider new grads with 5+ years of RN experience, preferably inpatient, ICU or ED experience.
- A valid Pennsylvania Certification/ License
Company Overview
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EEO Statement
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.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.
