APP)- Inpatient (AHF)Advanced Heart Failure

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

4d•$116,123 - $171,163•Onsite

About The Position

Your expertise in advanced heart failure management can directly shape outcomes for one of the most complex and high acuity patient populations in cardiovascular medicine. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a collaborative, academically driven environment where clinical excellence, innovation, and teamwork converge. As an Advanced Practice Provider on the Inpatient Advanced Heart Failure team, you will play a central role in delivering highly specialized care to patients requiring complex cardiac management, supporting both their immediate needs and long-term treatment trajectories. The Role: In this role, you will serve as a key clinical partner within a multidisciplinary heart failure team, contributing to the comprehensive management of patients across the inpatient setting. This is a fast paced, high‑acuity environment where critical thinking, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication are essential. A typical day includes both independent clinical decision making and close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes. You will: Provide direct inpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring complex therapies and interventions Conduct daily rounding, detailed patient assessments, and real-time care plan adjustments based on evolving clinical needs Collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nursing staff, and fellow APPs to coordinate and execute care plans Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care, ensuring continuity and patient safety Deliver patient and family education, helping individuals better understand diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term disease management Contribute to a high-functioning, team based model of care focused on clinical excellence, efficiency, and compassionate delivery This position offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen your expertise in advanced heart failure while practicing with both autonomy and strong clinical support. Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice: Clinical Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate Provides health education to patients Mains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards Leadership Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care Provides education to learners in the clinical space Mentors new team members Administration Contributes to clinical quality improvement work Participates in professional governance through the APP Council Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels Professional Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions Mains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations http://app.uvahs.org/ Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen. Why UVA Health: UVA Health offers a highly respected academic environment where APPs are critical contributors to patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement. Academic Medical Center Excellence Practice within a nationally recognized academic health system that includes a Level I trauma center, Magnet recognized nursing culture, and a strong commitment to advancing medicine through research and education Advanced Cardiovascular Care Environment Be part of a leading heart and vascular program managing complex, high acuity cases with a multidisciplinary approach to care Empowered APP Practice APPs are integral members of the care team, practicing with both autonomy and support while playing a key role in clinical decision making and patient outcomes Professional Growth and Development UVA Health fosters continuous learning, offering opportunities to expand clinical expertise, participate in education, and contribute to evolving care models System‑Wide Strength and Stability Join a comprehensive academic health system with hospitals, specialty services, and research programs across Virginia, known for high-quality care and innovation http://app.uvahs.org/ Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates. Why People Love Living in Charlottesville: Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life, blending the charm of a vibrant college town with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, locally owned shops, arts and music venues, and abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and scenic drives. The community is known for being welcoming and culturally rich, while also providing a pace of life that supports balance and wellbeing. For healthcare professionals, Charlottesville delivers the rare combination of meaningful career opportunities and an outstanding place to call home.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree.
Department and unit specific experience.
License or license eligible as an Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia.
If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required.
Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

Responsibilities

Provide direct inpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring complex therapies and interventions
Conduct daily rounding, detailed patient assessments, and real-time care plan adjustments based on evolving clinical needs
Collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nursing staff, and fellow APPs to coordinate and execute care plans
Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care, ensuring continuity and patient safety
Deliver patient and family education, helping individuals better understand diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term disease management
Contribute to a high-functioning, team based model of care focused on clinical excellence, efficiency, and compassionate delivery
Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice
Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate
Provides health education to patients
Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation
Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards
Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty
Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care
Provides education to learners in the clinical space
Mentors new team members
Contributes to clinical quality improvement work
Participates in professional governance through the APP Council
Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels
Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions
Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies
Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations