Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic ICU (Nights)

Sentara Health; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement Bonus

Retention Bonus

CME Allowance

QPI Bonus

Student Loan Reimbursement

Job summary

Sentara Health in Norfolk, VA seeks a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to support the CSICU. This role focuses on care for critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU, emphasizing best practices and quality outcomes.

The ideal candidate has CTS background and at least two years of acute care APP experience; critical care background is preferred. Nights and rotating weekends are required in a high-volume, Level I trauma center environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide care to critically ill CTS patients in CSICU.
• Participate in quality care initiatives and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with CTS physicians and multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Cardiothoracic ICU

Acute care experience

Critical care background

Job description

City/State

Norfolk, VA

Work Shift

Third (Nights)

Provider Specialty

CSICU (Cardiothoracic ICU)

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

Incentives

• $10,000 Commencement Bonus (payable on first paycheck)
• $10,000 Retention Bonus ($5,000 paid at end of years 2 and 3)

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)

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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.

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.