Cardiac Surgery (CVOR) APP (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On bonus

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement match

Tuition assistance

Mental health support

Job summary

Inova Heart and Vascular Institute seeks an experienced advanced practice provider for a full-time position in the cardiovascular surgery operating room. You will assist surgeons on CABG, valves, complex aortic cases, heart/lung transplant, and ECMO cases, with emphasis on endoscopic vein harvesting techniques.

Applicants must be board-certified PA or acute care NP with RNFA certification, licensed in Virginia, and ACLS/BLS certified. Flexible schedule and strong teamwork are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons on CABG, valves, maze, complex aortic cases and transplants.
• Perform high-quality clinical practices under physician supervision.
• Demonstrate operating room technical expertise and teamwork.
• Adhere to standards to improve patient outcomes and accept feedback.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Coachability

Clinical decision making

Education

Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner program graduate

RNFA certification

ACLS/BLS certification

Tools

Getinge Vasoview Hemopro 2 Vessel Harvesting

Endoscopic vein harvesting

Endoscopic radial artery harvesting

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 surgeons have 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
• Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician Associate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an Advanced Practice Provider in a CVOR setting