Lehigh Valley Health Network

Hospital · Jim Thorpe, PA

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open roles, live count: 5.0
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On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Hospital
Recognition: Magnet®
Shifts hiring now: Days 1

Benefits

The organization offers colleague engagement events such as Colleague Days at local amusement parks for colleagues and family, and emphasizes a culture of recognition.

The city

Living in Allentown, PA

Allentown, Pennsylvania's third-largest city, blends affordable Lehigh Valley living with easy access to both Philadelphia and NYC. Nurses enjoy a growing healthcare sector, revitalized downtown with the PPL Center, and nearby hiking at the Trexler Nature Preserve. A practical, mid-sized hub for career growth and outdoor escapes alike.

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Metro price level · Allentown area: about the national average; BEA index 100.0 (100 = national)
Median gross rent: $1,317/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income: $55,494/yr; all local households, not nurse pay

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Who they are

Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) is a nationally recognized health system headquartered in eastern Pennsylvania, with 13 hospital campuses and nearly 23,000 colleagues. The network's largest campus, LVHN-Cedar Crest, serves as the hub for numerous specialty services.

Hospital · Allentown
Magnet® recognized
Hiring days

More about Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVHN has been ranked among the 'Best Hospitals' by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years and holds Magnet™ recognition for nursing excellence. The Jim Thorpe, PA location provides care within this broader network structure. LVHN emphasizes a forward-thinking approach and offers diverse career opportunities across its many campuses and care settings, including inpatient rehabilitation, physician office practices, and specialty services. The organization promotes a culture centered on core values and colleague engagement, with initiatives like Colleague Days at local amusement parks to foster team cohesion and recognition. LVHN has been certified as a Great Place to Work, with 78% of employees affirming it as a great workplace as of a July 2023 update.

LVHN's core values are central to its identity, celebrated formally on World Values Day and embedded in daily operations. The organization emphasizes excellence, colleague engagement, and a patient-first care experience. Values-driven leadership is reinforced through colleague recognition programs and a commitment to diversity within its workforce.

Working here

Culture and working life

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What to consider

LVHN is certified as a Great Place to Work, with 78% of employees stating it is a great place to work (updated July 2023).

The good

Nationally recognized — ranked among U.S. News & World Report 'Best Hospitals' for 23 consecutive years
Magnet™ designated hospital, reflecting nursing excellence
Great Place to Work certified with 78% employee approval rating
Large network of 13 hospital campuses offering internal career mobility and diverse practice settings
Colleague engagement events such as Colleague Days at amusement parks with free swag and family involvement
Nearly 23,000 colleagues creating a vibrant and diverse workforce

The hard parts

Rotating weekends and holidays required for certain nursing roles
Some positions require blending clinical and administrative responsibilities, potentially increasing workload demands
Large health network size may lead to bureaucratic processes or feeling disconnected from leadership

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 29, 2026
Website: slhn.org ↗

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