General and Acute Care Surgery APP- Nights

Inova•VA, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Surgery is looking for a full-time General Surgery APP to join our General Surgery Service Team. The selected candidate will provide initial assessment, stabilization, and subsequent evaluations as part of ongoing care in the acute inpatient hospital setting for patients requiring admission to, as well as those already admitted. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Requirements

Completion of a master's degree program as an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner or completion of a Physician Assistant program.
License or license eligible in the state of Virginia
DEA
BLS
ACLS

Nice To Haves

Surgical or inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond to emergent/urgent care needs for hospitalized patients within scope of practice
Provide first response coverage while on duty
Perform initial assessment of general surgery consults, report findings and implement a treatment plan with the appropriate general surgery attending physician, as necessary
Elicit a detailed health history and a perform physical examination
Admit patients to the service
Order and expedite any necessary diagnostic studies, initiate necessary consultations, provide preoperative risk assessment, and post patients for surgery and other procedures
Perform general surgery bedside procedures as requested on admitted and emergency department/observation patients within scope of practice
Irrigation and debridement of open wounds
Application of simple and complex wound dressings and coverages
Management of drains
Perform daily assessments of all patients
Assist in appropriate discharge disposition
Document patient encounters, both initial and subsequent visits
Communicate effectively with the attending physician and other caregivers
Participate in morning report and sign out sessions
Actively participate in special projects as deemed necessary by the Chief of General Surgery and Lead APP.
Review and assist with the development and implementation of policies, protocols, guidelines, and procedures related to general surgery care and systemwide initiatives as directed
Demonstrate compliance with systemwide and departmental policies, procedures, and mandatory education requirements
Perform assigned work safely, adhering to established department safety rules and practices; report to appropriate persons any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients or visitors
Consistently behave as a lifelong learner, applying and integrating new knowledge and skills

Benefits

medical, dental and vision coverage
a robust team member wellness program
Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
up to $10,000 for student loans.
25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
paid time off
paid parental leave
flexible work schedules
remote and hybrid career opportunities.