Location & Practice Overview

This Registered Nurse position is based at LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman within the Lehigh Valley Health Network–Tilghman campus in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The role operates in an outpatient walk-in care environment that functions as a service of Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Facility LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman
Address 4815 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA
Care Setting Outpatient walk-in ExpressCARE
Practice Type Physician practice / ambulatory
Campus Context Part of LVHN–Tilghman campus

Responsibilities

  • Prepare patients for examinations through basic diagnostic interviewing, rooming, and clinical assessment.
  • Administer medications and vaccines and perform wound care for wounds or incisions.
  • Assist with procedures and provide direct patient care using approved policies, protocols, and equipment.
  • Coordinate care across settings by ensuring labs, studies, and referrals are completed and results are discussed with patients.
  • Triage telephone calls to the appropriate level of care and deliver healthcare advice using assessment skills and approved guidelines.
  • Educate patients on prescription medications and clinical concerns under provider direction while evaluating education effectiveness.

The nurse also cleans and sterilizes instruments, maintains supplies, intervenes to address observed patient risks, documents activities according to accrediting standards, and participates in clinical meetings and quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold current Pennsylvania credentials and demonstrate readiness to function in a busy ambulatory physician-practice environment.

Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing program
License
RN – Licensed Registered Nurse, Pennsylvania (upon hire)
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (upon hire)
Preferred Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
Preferred Experience
1 year experience as a registered nurse
Skills
EMR proficiency, registration/insurance knowledge, referral coordination, time management, adaptability

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience and aligns with local market rates for registered nurses in ambulatory settings at Lehigh Valley Health Network.

  • Compensation: $42–$55 per hour
  • Full-time employment model
  • Benefits package details available through employer during the hiring process

Schedule & Work Environment

Shift Day Shift
Work Type Onsite
Employment Full-time
Physical Demands Lift/carry 25 lbs; frequent sitting, standing, keyboard use; may include kneeling, bending, squatting, CPR

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Patients present for convenient, non-emergent evaluation of common illnesses and minor injuries in a walk-in outpatient setting open daily.

Encounter Type Walk-in / same-day ambulatory visits
Acuity Minor illnesses and injuries (non-emergent)
Clinical Context ExpressCARE outpatient department of Lehigh Valley Hospital
Access Model No-appointment or scheduled walk-in care

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core centers on ambulatory nursing support for acute minor conditions within an ExpressCARE model, emphasizing rapid assessment, treatment support, and care coordination.

Primary Focus Ambulatory nursing for minor illnesses and injuries
Key Services Medication and vaccine administration, wound care, procedure assistance
Care Continuum Coordination of labs, studies, referrals, and result communication
Patient Support Telephone triage and clinical education under provider direction

Role Highlights

This position combines traditional physician-practice nursing duties with the operational rhythm of a high-access ExpressCARE walk-in site.

  • Placement inside an ExpressCARE walk-in model rather than a traditional scheduled specialty clinic
  • Integration of rooming, procedure support, and telephone triage within a single ambulatory role
  • Direct affiliation with Lehigh Valley Hospital as an outpatient department service line

About Lehigh Valley Health Network

Lehigh Valley Health Network is a regional health system based in eastern Pennsylvania that operates multiple hospital campuses, health centers, physician practices, and ExpressCARE locations. Lehigh Valley Hospital locations in the Lehigh Valley, including LVHN–Tilghman, hold Magnet recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, most recently redesignated for the sixth consecutive time. The network has been ranked among the Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for more than two decades and maintains a strong presence across the Lehigh Valley and surrounding regions.

Organization Type Regional health network / hospital system
Magnet Status Sixth consecutive Magnet designation (Lehigh Valley locations)
Geographic Footprint Eastern and northeastern Pennsylvania
Recognition Repeated U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this position located inside a traditional physician office or an ExpressCARE walk-in site?
The role is based at LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman, a walk-in outpatient department that operates as a service of Lehigh Valley Hospital on the Tilghman campus.
Does the job involve telephone triage in addition to in-person patient care?
Yes. The nurse triages calls to the appropriate level of care and provides healthcare advice using assessment skills and approved protocols alongside in-clinic duties.
What types of procedures or treatments might the nurse assist with?
The position includes assisting with procedures, performing wound care for wounds or incisions, and administering medications and vaccines within the physician-office/ExpressCARE setting.
Is prior ambulatory or physician-practice experience required?
One year of registered nurse experience is preferred but not listed as a minimum requirement. A graduate of an accredited nursing program with an active Pennsylvania RN license and BLS meets the core qualifications.
How does care coordination work in this role?
The nurse facilitates coordination across settings by tracking completion of labs, studies, and referrals and discussing results with patients under the overall care plan.
Is the ExpressCARE site open only on weekdays?
The ExpressCARE–Tilghman location operates daily with extended hours; the posted position itself is designated as Day Shift and onsite. Specific daily hours for the nurse are confirmed by the hiring department.

Registered Nurse - Physician Practice in Allentown, PA

This full-time Registered Nurse – Physician Practice role is based at LVHN ExpressCARE–Tilghman in Allentown, Pennsylvania, within Lehigh Valley Health Network. The position places an experienced ambulatory nurse in a walk-in outpatient setting that functions as a service of Lehigh Valley Hospital. Core work includes preparing patients for examinations, administering medications and vaccines, performing wound care, assisting with procedures, coordinating labs and referrals, and providing telephone triage and patient education under provider direction. Candidates need graduation from an accredited nursing program, an active Pennsylvania RN license, and American Heart Association BLS upon hire; a BSN and one year of RN experience are preferred. Compensation falls in the $42–$55 per hour range. The schedule is day shift and fully onsite at the Tilghman campus. The clinical environment focuses on non-emergent minor illnesses and injuries in a high-access ExpressCARE model. Lehigh Valley Health Network operates a multi-campus system across eastern Pennsylvania and maintains Magnet recognition for its Lehigh Valley hospital locations. The combination of physician-practice nursing skills with walk-in care delivery distinguishes this opening for nurses seeking ambulatory work in a recognized regional network.

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