Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic ICU

Sentara Health; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual CME allowance

Retention bonus

Student loan reimbursement

Commencement bonus

Tail coverage

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to support the CSICU. This role focuses on caring for critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU, with nights and rotating weekends.

The ideal candidate has a cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in acute care; critical care background is preferred. Inpatient responsibilities are 100% and include collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting preferred.
• Cardiothoracic surgery background preferred.
• Critical care background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% inpatient care in CSICU for critically ill cardiac surgery patients.
• Support our CSICU team and participate in quality care initiatives.
• Collaborate with physicians and care teams to ensure evidence-based patient outcomes.

Skills

Cardiothoracic background

Advanced practice

Critical care

Acute care

Tools

Epic

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA

Work Shift Third (Nights)

Provider Specialty Cardiothoracic Surgery Overview:

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our CSICU. This role is devoted to the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU setting. The APP ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred. Nights and rotating weekends.

Position Highlights:

• 100% Nights 3 shifts per week (6:45p – 7:45a) with at least 1 weekend per month
• Nationally recognized physicians, superior quality, and innovative technology >2300 cardiac procedures per year, including ECMO, thoracic, and heart transplant; no pediatrics
• 23-bed CSICU at 543-bed quaternary care facility for specialized care, offering a multitude of medical and surgical specialties; Level 1 Trauma Center
• 100% inpatient responsibilities

Benefit Highlights:

• Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
• Malpractice and Tail coverage $3,000
• Annual CME allowance $5,000
• Annual QPI Bonus $10,000
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program $10,000
• Commencement Bonus $5,000
• Retention Bonus following years 2 and 3
• Fully integrated EHR (Epic) Learn More: https://youtu.be/oWHOX5Q1G8o?si=htMUKrTUDx_p3tDp

Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating—the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs. Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals. We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $115,315.20 - $312,000.00 annually. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Note: If an annual salary is posted, it is based on a full-time colleague working 2,080 hours annually.

Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met Providers at Sentara are eligible for special benefits such as Annual CME Allowance and 100% malpractice and tail coverage.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves. In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco‑free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs providers in the following states: North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

Sentara Health is a Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina based not‑for‑profit integrated healthcare provider that has been in business for over 131 years. Offering hundreds of sites of care including 12 hospitals, PACE, home health, hospice, medical groups, imaging services, therapy, outpatient surgery centers, and an 858,000 member health plan.

The people of the communities that we serve have nominated Sentara “Employer of Choice” for over ten years. U.S. News and World Report has recognized Sentara as having the Best Hospitals for 15+ years. Sentara offers professional development and a continued employment philosophy!