Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU

Sentara Healthcare, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$3,000 CME allowance

$5,000 QPI bonus

$10,000 student loan repayment

$10,000 commencement bonus

$5,000 retention bonus

Malpractice tail coverage

Educational assistance

Job summary

Sentara Heart Hospital in Norfolk, VA is seeking a full-time Cardiothoracic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider to support the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) post-operative CTS patients. The APP will focus on peri-operative CTS care, aiming to optimize physical and psychological well-being while reducing complications and readmissions.

The role includes a rotating schedule with a goal of 4, 10s shifts, weekend/call coverage, and seamless integration with Epic EHR.

Qualifications

• Two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting preferred.
• Cardiothoracic surgery background and commitment to high-quality care and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative CTS IMCU care for CTS patients.
• Participate in quality care initiatives and outcomes evaluation.

Skills

Acute care experience

Critical care background

Post-operative care

Patient care

Job description

Job Description

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patients, with a focus on the post-operative patient population. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications or hospital readmissions. The CTS IMCU Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care: pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.

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.

Position Highlights:

Well-established team of 6 APPs

APP will provide post-operative care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Cardiothoracic surgery population

Rotating schedule with goal of switching all APPs to 4, 10s.

Rotating Weekend/Call Schedule

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.

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.

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.

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.