Advanced Practice Provider (APP/NP/PA) Pediatric Cardiology

UVA Health; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 116,123 - 171,163; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Disability & Retirement

HSA/FSAs

Education support

Generous PTO

Job summary

UVA Health Children’s is seeking an experienced Advanced Practice Provider to join the Pediatric Cardiology team, caring for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart disease across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings.

The role involves pre/post-procedure care, coordination across PICU, NICU, and pediatric units, and collaboration with physicians and the multidisciplinary team. Monday–Friday with possible call based on needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
• Experience: Department and unit specific.
• Licensure: Virginia license/eligibility for Advanced Practice Provider per Virginia boards and credentials; BLS, ACLS/NRP as required.

Responsibilities

• Pre-procedure evaluations and post-procedure management.
• Inpatient care coordination and discharge planning.
• Support inpatient management across PICU, NICU, and pediatric units.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Pediatrics

Pediatric cardiology

Education

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant

Job description

Join the nationally recognized Pediatric Cardiology team at UVA Health Children's, providing care for infants, children, and adolescents with congenital and acquired heart disease across inpatient, procedural, and ambulatory settings.

This position supports one of the region's highest-acuity pediatric cardiology programs, caring for patients undergoing cardiac catheterization, electrophysiology procedures, advanced cardiac therapies, and heart transplantation.

The APP functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary cardiology team, providing comprehensive care before and after cardiac procedures while supporting inpatient management across the PICU, NICU, and pediatric acute care units. Responsibilities include pre-procedure evaluations, post-procedure management, inpatient care coordination, discharge planning, and longitudinal collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.

This position is primarily Monday through Friday with the possibility of shared call responsibilities as determined by departmental needs.

Preferred qualifications: Experience in pediatrics, particularly in pediatric cardiology preferred, new grads considered.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.

Experience: Department and unit specific.

Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $116,123.00 - $171,163.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and education support
• Generous Paid Time Off

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.