Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Cardiology

The Inova Cardiology Team is looking for Nurse Practitioners / Physician Assistants to join their team.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 : 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.The Specialty 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 practice settings.Job ResponsibilitiesPractices 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 and 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 specialty patient population in collaboration with physicians in practice.Provides accurate record keeping as evidenced by complete and pertinent history and physicals, pre-operative and progress notes, discharge summaries and data information sheets.Serves as a role model and preceptor for new Advanced Practice Providers and students.Participates in and supports the departmental 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 and 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.Applicants may be considered for current and future opportunities including full time, part time and PRN positions.Positions available for various facilities, shifts and specialty areas.Facilities : Inova Alexandria Hospital 4320 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304Inova Fairfax Medical Campus 3300 Gallows Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042Inova Fair Oaks Hospital 3600 Joseph Siewick Dr, Fairfax, VA 22033Inova Loudoun Hospital 44045 Riverside Pkwy, Leesburg, VA 20176Inova Mount Vernon Hospital 2501 Parkers Ln, Alexandria, VA 22306Shifts : All (Day shift, mid-shift, Night shift)Specialty Areas : Inpatient and Outpatient FacilitiesRequirements : 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 experience required; New graduate considered.Education : Bachelor's in Nursing and Master's in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR a 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, a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $5,250