Inpatient Cardiac Surgery APP (NP/PA)

As an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant), you will exercise independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures, in accordance with the nurse practitioner or physician assistant licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as delineated in the written Scope of Practice/Protocol for APPs. Enjoy the opportunity to practice at your full potential, from troubleshooting complex hemodynamics in fresh post operative cases in the CVICU to working with the team to figure out all the details to ensure successful transition to home for patients in the post acute areas. Inova provides a supportive environment with a multidisciplinary team committed to providing world-class cardiovascular care and is committed to supporting team members growth and promoting APP leadership and development.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. 

Featured Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan,  designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention Relocation


• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.


• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.


• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.


• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.


• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Inpatient Cardiac Surgery Job Responsibilities:

• Develops differential diagnosis and plans of care based on data collection and revises based on physiologic and psychosocial findings. Interprets and synthesizes laboratory, imaging, and other pertinent data. Review’s patient plan of care with interdisciplinary team and with the patient and family.


• Evaluates and documents patients' response to care, and evaluates impact of illness on patients' health status, functional status, nutritional status, sleep and rest patterns, family and social relationships, and establishes a health promotion strategy.


• Assumes clinical management for the critically ill cardiovascular patient population in collaboration with physicians in practice.


• Assists in the development and revision of standards for patient populations and integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice.


• Participates in clinical research/data collection and assists in projects and planning for continual development of respective specialty.


• Provides formal/informal clinical and professional educational programs to improve staff knowledge.


• Work schedule: 3-4 shifts/week with an expectation of 3-4 nights per month and 1-2 weekends per month. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing. For physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. 


• Experience: No experience required.


• Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start


• Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)


• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor


• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of APP experience preferred in cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, general surgery, cardiology, or critical care.

Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities including full time, part time and PRN positions. 

Positions available for various facilities, shifts and specialty areas.

Facilities:

• Inova Alexandria Hospital           4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304


• Inova Fairfax Medical Campus   3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042


• Inova Fair Oaks Hospital             3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033


• Inova Loudoun Hospital              44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176


• Inova Mount Vernon Hospital       2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306

Shifts: All (Day shift, mid-shift, Night shift)

Specialty Areas: Inpatient Facilities