Cardiac Surgery (CVOR) APP (NP/PA)

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 is seeking an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room.

Our Program

• Our board-certified and fellowship-trained surgeonshave performed thousands of procedures and pioneered many new treatment and recovery approaches with results rarely matched nationwide
• STS 3-star composite score for CABG and isolated AVR
• Top 2% in the country for TAVR volume
• Mitral valve repair center of excellence
• Gold level ELSO award for excellence in life support
• Busy heart and lung transplant program performing 100 total transplants in 2022

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

Competitive Compensation Package:Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan, and productivity-based RVU compensation structure designed to reward quality, patient access, and clinical productivity. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention Relocation

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.

Work/Life Balance:offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Cardiac Surgery Advanced Practice Provider Job Responsibilities:

• You will first assist our surgeons on a wide variety of cases including but not limited to CABG, valves, maze procedures, complex aortic surgeries (open and endovascular), mechanical circulatory support cases including a large ECMO volume, heart and lung transplant, and structural heart procedures.
• Applicants must be experienced in endoscopic vein harvesting using the Getinge Vasoview Hemopro 2 Vessel Harvesting system. Endoscopic radial artery harvesting is strongly preferred.
• Flexible work week schedule, depending on the needs of the department. Additional OR call coverage is required.
• Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management, under physician supervision, in accordance with state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and/or surgical practice settings
• Demonstrates technical expertise in the operating room
• Excellent communication and teamwork
• Displays respect and appreciation for the contribution from all team members to foster positive working relationships
• Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by adhering to standards and guidelines to deliver excellent patient care and enhanced outcomes
• Seeks and accepts feedback related to performance and demonstrates a high level of coachability

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program
• Board Certified Physician Assistant or Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with RNFA certification. Employees must maintain certification requirements.
• ACLS Certification for physician assistants, ACLS and BLS certification for nurse practitioners
• Current Virginia medical license
• Current DEA number National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a CVOR setting

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. 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, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Info

• Locations Inova Fairfax Hospital
• Degree Level Master's Degree (MA, MS, MBA, MSN, MPH, etc.)