Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

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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 patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patients, with a focus on the post-operative patient population. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications or hospital readmissions. The CTS IMCU Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care: pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.
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.
Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating—the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred.

Requirements

• dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service

Nice To Haves

• cardiothoracic surgery background
• at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting
• Critical care background

Responsibilities

• APP will provide post-operative care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Cardiothoracic surgery population
• Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.

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
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed