Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) at Inova

Fairfax, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Practices, Patient Management, Peri-operative Care, Cardiac Surgery First Assistant, Cardiac Surgery Second Assistant, Diagnostic Procedures, Therapeutic Procedures, Postoperative Care Management, Multidisciplinary Rounds, Preoperative Consultation, Patient Education, Post-operative Follow-up, Bedside Procedures, Data Collection, Staff Education, Teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital is seeking an experienced Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner for its growing pediatric and adult congenital cardiac surgery program. The Inova LJ Murphy Children’s Hospital is located on the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, a 923-bed medical center serving Northern Virginia, the Washington DC metro area and beyond. The children’s hospital is an award-winning 226-bed facility devoted to all aspects of the care of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. Advanced Practice Providers can expect to manage a wide variety of complex congenital heart defects in all age populations ranging from neonates to adults, including implantation of assist devices and transplantation. 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: 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. Competitive Compensation Package: Competitive Base and Incentive program, opportunities for Sign On/Retention/Relocation CME Support: Up to $1,800 a year for CME support and up to 3 days of CME 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: offeringpaid time off and paid parental leave. Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Advanced Practice Provider Responsibilities: Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings. Delivers inpatient care coverage while also performing outpatient duties on a weekly basis. Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide peri-operative care for pediatric and adult congenital patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Perform procedures as cardiac surgery first and second assistant. Demonstrates technical expertise with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Provide comprehensive congenital cardiac surgery postoperative care management Participation in daily multidisciplinary surgical rounds in collaboration with the surgeons, ICU physicians and cardiologists to adjust plans of care. Preoperative consultation, patient education and post-operative follow-up in the outpatient clinic. Bedside procedures such as removal of chest drains and pacing wires. Contribute to data collection and reporting to national databases Coordinate and maintains communications with family members, nursing staff, consulting physicians and attending physicians in person and by phone before patient admissions, during patient stays and after patient discharges. Active involvement in staff education. Serves as a role model/preceptor for new APPs and students, as evidenced by direct observation Demonstrate teamwork by communicating effectively and working cooperatively with all members of the health care team. Display respect for and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships. Participates in Quality/Best Practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost-effective care delivery to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Minimum Requirements: Work schedule: Expect to work 4 days per week, with 10-hour shifts depending on workflow and patient requirements. On-call for OR emergencies every third night and weekend. Holiday coverage will likely involve being on-call from home, based on patient and team needs. 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. Certification: CNOR Certification Basic Life Support (BLS), ACLS, or PALS 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 Requirements: Experience: 2 years of experience in pediatric/congenital cardiac surgery first assisting, preferred. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform high-quality clinical practices and patient management, delivering inpatient care coverage while also handling weekly outpatient duties, working within an interdisciplinary team to provide peri-operative care for congenital heart patients. Responsibilities include performing procedures as a first and second assistant in cardiac surgery, managing postoperative care, participating in multidisciplinary rounds, and handling preoperative consultations and postoperative follow-up.