Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP) - Inpatient Colorectal Surgery

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join a dynamic colorectal surgery team. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in surgical patient care, collaborating closely with surgeons and residents to manage a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in inpatient surgical care, preferably with colorectal or general surgery experience. Join a team committed to high-quality patient care and interdisciplinary collaboration, making a significant impact in the healthcare community.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing or PA program with a master's degree.
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS and PALS as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct inpatient care for colorectal surgery patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons and manage patient care effectively.
• Perform assessments, document health histories, and manage treatments.

Skills

Surgical patient care

Wound care

Ostomy management

Interdisciplinary communication

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Education

Master's degree in nursing or physician assistant program

Tools

EPIC electronic health record

Job description

UVA Health Medical Center seeks a highly motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join our dynamic inpatient colorectal surgery team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about surgical patient care, providing the chance to collaborate closely with attending colorectal surgeons and resident physicians to manage a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities include direct inpatient ward care for individuals undergoing colorectal surgery, patients readmitted with postoperative complications, and those receiving non-operative treatment for colorectal conditions. Ideal candidates will have prior inpatient surgical APP experience, with specialized colorectal or general surgery experience strongly preferred.

Additional qualifications such as wound care and ostomy management experience or certification, along with proficiency in the EPIC electronic health record, are advantageous. APP team members currently provide day-time coverage, acting as central figures in maintaining high-quality patient care, upholding service standards, and facilitating effective interdisciplinary communication.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Works in conjunction with the medical director, administrative management, nursing and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management throughout the health care system.
2. Exercises independent judgment in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures commensurate with training and experience, as credentialed by UVA Health System.
3. Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, to include initiation of CPR or other appropriate emergency therapy as needed.
4. Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, documents and clearly communicates with other members of the health care team.
5. Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies, such as x-rays and laboratory tests, in consultation with peers and colleagues.
6. Performs procedures within scope of practice and UVA Health System credentialing and privileges.
7. Orders medications, treatments and therapies in accordance with Virginia Prescriptive regulations.
8. Requests consultation and initiates referrals to other health care providers, including specialists when and if needed.
9. Evaluates and analyzes patient responses to the disease process and/or therapeutic, diagnostic interventions.
10. Provides information, education and support to patients/families regarding disease processes and treatment plans (diagnostic procedures, medications and treatments), thus facilitating communication between patients/families and the health care team.
11. Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit.
12. Manages patients in accordance with established UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures.
13. Reports births, deaths, outbreaks of communicable diseases and other information critical to the patient’s and/or the public’s health as required by legal or governmental authorities, in a timely manner.
14. Meets quality standards as determined by the Medical Director and/or UVA Health System.
15. May serve on select committees as needed.
16. May participate in the clinical experience of students (graduate/post graduate advanced practice, nursing, and medical students), interns, and residents, as appropriate.
17. Participates in group, peer and other review activities as requested.
18. Prepares and attends to all reports, claims, and correspondence necessary or appropriate to the performance of professional services.
19. Promotes the professional practice of the advanced practice group by serving as a clinical resource to nursing, medical and allied health care practitioners.
20. Follows policies and procedures, including those of UPG, UVA Medical Center, CMS and other contracted payers with which the entity may contract.
21. Accurately assigns Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) and International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10), codes.
22. Updates practice through continuing education by attending conferences, rounds, reports, lectures, journal clubs and regional/national professional conferences.
23. Seeks professional development and growth opportunities that enhance professional practice through formal and informal activities including developing and presenting educational programs.
24. Performs other duties as assigned that are commensurate with professional service normally and customarily provided by a licensed independent provider.

Position Compensation Range: $93,142.40 - $149,032.00 Annual

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 University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experience. We are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.