Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery OR/First Assist

Sentara Health • Norfolk, VA

1d • 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 Cardiac OR and ICU in Norfolk, VA. This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patient population in the OR and ICU setting. The CTS OR/ICU APP 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. This is a rotating schedule including call, nights, and weekends. The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service.

Requirements

• At least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred.
• Cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred.
• Critical care and operative background preferred.
• Preference given to candidates with endoscopic vein harvest experience.

Nice To Haves

• Preference given to candidates with endoscopic vein harvest experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serving as first assist in the OR and performing vein harvesting.

Benefits

• $10,000 Commencement Bonus (payable on first paycheck)
• $10,000 Retention Bonus ($5,000 paid at end of years 2 and 3)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• $3,000 annual CME allowance
• $5,000 annual quality bonus
• $10,000 student loan forgiveness program
• Malpractice and tail coverage
• Licensing renewals paid
• Generous PTO
• Epic EMR
• PSLF Eligible (non-profit)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees