Advanced Lung Disease -Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova•Fairfax, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (nurse practitioner or physician assistant) to support the inpatient lung transplant service, including pulmonary hypertension, lung transplant, and advanced lung disease. The APP will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive inpatient care and coverage at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. In this acute care role, the APP exercises independent judgment in assessment, diagnosis, and initiation of medical processes and procedures, in accordance with Virginia licensure regulations and the APP’s written Scope of Practice/Protocol. The role requires an integrated approach to patient care, respect for other clinical disciplines, and use of evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols. This is a full-time, day-shift position with four 10-hour shifts and rotational weekend coverage approximately one weekend per month. No call or night shifts are required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nurse practitioner or physician assistant program.
Approval to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Virginia.
Current prescriptive privileges and a DEA license.
BLS and ACLS for Healthcare Provider certifications from the American Heart Association, with expiration dates more than 90 days after the date of beginning practice.
Demonstrated critical-thinking and interpersonal skills for a fast-paced, high-acuity work environment.
For Nurse Practitioners: a Master’s degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice, an active license to practice as a Registered Nurse, and certification in the practice area from a nationally recognized certifying body.
For Physician Assistants: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

Nice To Haves

ACNP or AGACNP certification preferred based on the population served.
For Physician Assistants, a Master’s degree is preferred.
Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants is preferred.
Inpatient experience preferred.
Prior transplant and/or pulmonary experience preferred.
EPIC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive inpatient care as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Provide inpatient coverage at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus for the lung transplant service, including pulmonary hypertension, lung transplant, and advanced lung disease.
Assess and diagnose patients and initiate medical processes and procedures within the applicable scope of practice and written protocol.
Use evidence-based standards, guidelines, and protocols to guide care delivery.
Collaborate with other clinical disciplines to achieve desired patient outcomes.
Perform thorough patient histories and physical assessments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Team member wellness program.
Retirement plan with Inova matching the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on the first day.
Education assistance of up to $5,250 per year.
Student loan assistance of up to $10,000.
Mental health coaching or therapy: 25 sessions per person per year at no cost for team members, their spouses or partners, and their children.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Flexible work schedules.
Remote and hybrid career opportunities.
Professional development opportunities.