Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic ICU (Nights)

Sentara Healthcare Inc; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commencement bonus

Retention bonus

CME allowance of $3,000

Student loan repayment program

Tail malpractice coverage

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA seeks a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to support the CSICU for critically ill cardiac surgery patients. 100% inpatient responsibilities with rotating night shifts, weekends, and a focus on outstanding patient care in a 23-bed CSICU at a renowned quaternary facility.

Ideal candidates have at least two years of advanced practice experience in acute care, a cardiothoracic background, and a commitment to quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Cardiothoracic ICU experience and acute care NP/PA practice required.
• Two+ years APP experience in an acute care setting preferred.
• Critical care background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide 100% inpatient care in the CSICU for adult cardiac surgery patients.
• Maintain bedside monitoring and ensure best-practice standards in care delivery.
• Participate in quality initiatives and patient outcomes evaluations.

Skills

Cardiothoracic ICU experience

Critical care experience

Night shift availability

Acute care NP/PA practice

Education

Master's degree in Nursing (APN)

Tools

Epic

Job description

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team atSentara Heart Hospital (SHH)is seeking a full time APP to support ourCSICU. 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.

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women’s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.