Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)

Lehigh Valley Health Network•Hazleton, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

LVPG OB/GYN is a network of practices across several counties in southeastern Pennsylvania, providing women’s preventive, gynecological, and obstetric care. The Hazleton practice includes general OB/GYN physicians, advanced practice clinicians, and OB/GYN hospitalists. The Hazleton campus supports approximately 650 births annually and is one of five maternal-newborn hospital sites in the network. It is part of an interdisciplinary regional team using evidence-based practices and providing a care network for maternal services. Maternal-fetal medicine consultation is available, and the service accepts transports to the tertiary care facility in Allentown. Newborn services include a Level I nursery staffed by pediatricians and access to Lehigh Valley Reilly Children’s Hospital specialists. The position is based at the Health Center at Hazleton and is onsite. Work is primarily outpatient, with approximately 10% of the work involving rounding and consults. Possible schedules include Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 7:20 a.m.–4:20 p.m., or 7:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; Fridays, 8:20 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; and evening patient sessions from 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. There is no call. The role collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives to provide care. Depending on location, clinicians may have opportunities to teach and train students and residents. LVHN’s OB/GYN network includes more than 30 service sites in 11 counties, five Family Birth and Newborn Centers, and locations offering traditional and advanced minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Requirements

Women's health experience as a nurse practitioner is required.
Board certified or board eligible.
Licensed in Pennsylvania.
Listening and communication skills.
Compassion and empathy.
Teamwork.
Willingness to learn.
Flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide women’s preventive, gynecological, and obstetric care.
Provide primarily outpatient care, with rounding and consults accounting for approximately 10% of the work.
Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse midwives to provide patient care.
Teach and train students and residents at some locations, as applicable.