Electrophysiologist Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova Health System; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Tuition and Student Loan Assistance

Mental Health Support

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Inova Health System is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for an Electrophysiologist at Inova Fairfax Hospital in Virginia. This full-time role involves independent clinical judgement and patient management.

Responsibilities include developing care plans, evaluating patient responses, and supporting quality improvement initiatives. Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Clinical Practice. Inova offers competitive benefits including education assistance and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Certification in Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support upon start.
• Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
• No prior experience required; New graduate considered.

Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with safe and effective care standards.
• Communicates with physicians, nursing staff, and other providers.
• Develops and revises plans of care based on patient data.
• Assumes clinical management for the acute care patient population.

Skills

Independent judgement

Patient management

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice

Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

Job description

Inova Fairfax Hospital | Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for an Electrophysiologist to join the team. This role will be a full-time role.

The Acute Care Advanced Practice Provider exercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures, in accordance with the licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as delineated in the written Scope of Practice and Protocol. Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines while using an integrated team-based approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Utilizes evidenced based standards, guidelines and protocols for care delivery. Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost effective care delivery to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management under physician supervision by following state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and surgical practice settings.

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.

The APP Lead is a role that exists only for Inova Service Lines. The APP Lead is charged with optimizing daily function of and care delivery provided by Apps. The role serves as the direct supervisor for front-line APP providers in a Service Line.

Featured Benefits

• 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: offering up 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: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

• Practices in accordance with safe and effective standards of care and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards of practice
• Communicates appropriately with physicians, peers, nursing staff and other healthcare providers
• Develops differential diagnosis and plans of care based on data collection and revises based on physiologic and psychosocial findings. Interprets and synthesizes laboratory, imaging and other pertinent data. Reviews patient plan of care with interdisciplinary team and with the patient and family
• Evaluates and documents patients' response to care, and evaluates impact of illness on patients' health status, functional status, nutritional status, sleep and rest patterns, family and social relationships, and establishes a health promotion strategy
• Assumes clinical management for the acute care patient population in collaboration with physicians in practice
• Provides accurate record keeping as evidenced by complete and pertinent history and physicals, pre-operative progress notes, discharge summaries and data information sheets
• Serves as a role model and preceptor for new Advanced Practice Providers and students
• Assists physicians in the care management of patients during emergencies
• Participates in and supports the departmental, hospital and system-wide quality performance improvement initiatives
• Supports departmental cost savings strategies and provides care in an efficient and cost conscious manner
• Assists in the development and revision of standards for patient populations and integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice
• Participates in clinical research/data collection and assists in projects and planning for continual development of respective specialty
• Provides clinical and professional educational programs to improve staff knowledge
• Proactively assists peers with work tasks
• May perform additional duties as assigned

Additional Requirements

Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start

Licensure - Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a 'Practice Agreement' signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written 'Scope of Practice/Protocol' signed by the supervising physician, AND 'Drug Enforcement Administration License' (if prescribing controlled substances)Experience -

No prior experience required; New graduate considered

Education - For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ 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.