Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic ICU

Sentara HealthNorfolk, VA
Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our CSICU. This role is devoted to the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU setting. The APP ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating—the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs. Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.

Requirements

  • A cardiothoracic surgery background.
  • At least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is required.
  • 1-2 years cardiothoracic surgery experience required.

Nice To Haves

  • Critical care background preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support our CSICU.
  • Devoted to the care of the critically ill cardiac surgery patients in the ICU setting.
  • Ensure best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patients through all phases of care.
  • Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
  • Malpractice and Tail coverage
  • $3,000 Annual CME allowance
  • $5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
  • $10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
  • $10,000 Commencement Bonus
  • $5,000 Retention Bonus following years 2 and 3
  • Fully integrated EHR (Epic)
  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000
  • Annual CME Allowance
  • Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Resources Plan
  • 100% Malpractice and Tail Coverage
  • Annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
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