Cardiac Surgery APP — OR Leader (Hybrid/Remote)

Inova; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation Assistance

Education Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support (25 sessions)

Job summary

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute seeks an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time role in the cardiovascular surgery operating room in Northern Virginia. The position involves assisting surgeons across a wide range of complex cases, including CABG, valves, and transplants, with emphasis on patient-centered care and OR teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have RNFA certification, ACLS/BLS, and Virginia license, with experience in endoscopic vein harvesting.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program.
• Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification.
• ACLS and BLS certification required.
• Current Virginia medical license and DEA number.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons on CABG, valve, maze, complex aortic surgeries, ECMO, heart and lung transplant, and structural heart procedures.
• Perform high-quality clinical practices and patient management under physician supervision.
• Demonstrate operating room technical expertise and teamwork.
• Support quality initiatives and continuous improvement.

Skills

CVOR experience

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or PA program

RNFA certification

ACLS certification

BLS certification

Virginia medical license

DEA registration

Tools

Getinge Vasoview Hemopro 2 Vessel Harvesting system

Job description

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute seeks an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time role in the cardiovascular surgery operating room in Northern Virginia. The position involves assisting surgeons across a wide range of complex cases, including CABG, valves, and transplants, with emphasis on patient-centered care and OR teamwork.

Ideal candidates will have RNFA certification, ACLS/BLS, and Virginia license, with experience in endoscopic vein harvesting.