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CRNP POSITION FOR THE SECTION OF CHILD PROTECTION ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician Assistant
Specialty
Pediatrics
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/25/18
Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) seeks an experienced, Certified Nurse Practitioner to join a multi-disciplinary team within the Section of Child Protection. This is a professional position that serves as a responsible clinician in the evaluation of sexually and physically abused and neglected children. These medical evaluations will take place in the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) at 17th and Chew Streets, Allentown, Pennsylvania and in LVHN hospital locations.
Responsibilities include:
1. Obtains careful and accurate medical histories according to protocols developed by the medical director and the CRNP.
2. Makes diagnoses and recommendations.
3. Identifies children at high risk for future abuse and neglect.
4. Generates high quality consultations for Children and Youth protective investigations and various county District Attorneys that may be used in both civil and criminal court.
5. Photographs clients for documentation and future reference.
6. May supervise and assist house staff and medical students in these endeavors.
7. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to provide medical diagnosis and comprehensive risk analysis in an effort to ensure the safety of children served.
8. Provides expert testimony in both civil and criminal court.
9. Assists in the development and implementation of an education program for the Pediatric and Family Practice Residents in the area of child abuse and neglect and for other paramedical personnel working within the Hospital Nursing, Social Work Services, Department of Pediatrics and other community agencies.
10. Participates in statewide, regional and national educational forums, both to improve knowledge base and performance and to present accomplished research studies.
There will be rotated on-call responsibilities on a 24/7 basis. While on call, this CRNP may need to respond to provide emergent services for child sexual assault victims and provide hospital consultations for children suspected of being maltreated.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a 988-bed clinically integrated system providing the region’s most comprehensive care for children. The Children’s Hospital at LVHN provides care in 28 specialties and general pediatrics with a 30-bed inpatient unit, 8-bed Level II PICU, 40-bed Level III NICU, a pediatric specialty center, Level II pediatric trauma center and 12-bed pediatric ER.
As part of LVHN’s employed physician group, this opportunity offers an attractive compensation plan and a top tier benefits package including: health, dental, vision and life insurance; generous CME time and allowances; PTO; and 2 retirement plans.
LVHN is located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, a beautiful suburban area with excellent school systems, a moderate cost of living, diverse cultural and recreational offerings and the convenience of being only 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City.
Responsibilities include:
1. Obtains careful and accurate medical histories according to protocols developed by the medical director and the CRNP.
2. Makes diagnoses and recommendations.
3. Identifies children at high risk for future abuse and neglect.
4. Generates high quality consultations for Children and Youth protective investigations and various county District Attorneys that may be used in both civil and criminal court.
5. Photographs clients for documentation and future reference.
6. May supervise and assist house staff and medical students in these endeavors.
7. Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to provide medical diagnosis and comprehensive risk analysis in an effort to ensure the safety of children served.
8. Provides expert testimony in both civil and criminal court.
9. Assists in the development and implementation of an education program for the Pediatric and Family Practice Residents in the area of child abuse and neglect and for other paramedical personnel working within the Hospital Nursing, Social Work Services, Department of Pediatrics and other community agencies.
10. Participates in statewide, regional and national educational forums, both to improve knowledge base and performance and to present accomplished research studies.
There will be rotated on-call responsibilities on a 24/7 basis. While on call, this CRNP may need to respond to provide emergent services for child sexual assault victims and provide hospital consultations for children suspected of being maltreated.
Lehigh Valley Health Network is a 988-bed clinically integrated system providing the region’s most comprehensive care for children. The Children’s Hospital at LVHN provides care in 28 specialties and general pediatrics with a 30-bed inpatient unit, 8-bed Level II PICU, 40-bed Level III NICU, a pediatric specialty center, Level II pediatric trauma center and 12-bed pediatric ER.
As part of LVHN’s employed physician group, this opportunity offers an attractive compensation plan and a top tier benefits package including: health, dental, vision and life insurance; generous CME time and allowances; PTO; and 2 retirement plans.
LVHN is located in eastern Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, a beautiful suburban area with excellent school systems, a moderate cost of living, diverse cultural and recreational offerings and the convenience of being only 1 hour north of Philadelphia and 1.5 hours west of New York City.