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. 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. Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
Retirement: 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.
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.
3-4 shifts/week with an expectation of 3-4 nights per month and 1-2 weekends per month.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) 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).
Education - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree 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
Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program
Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. Preferably at least 1 year of experience 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)
Inpatient Facilities