Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Inova•Alexandria, VA

15d•$128,750 - $159,650•Onsite

About The Position

Inova Maternal Fetal Medicine is seeking a full-time Advanced Practice Provider to grow their team. The MFM APP will provide health assessment and direct care to MFM patients as part of the provider team. The ideal candidate has experience in women's health, gestational diabetes, and is passionate about providing high-quality care to patients experiencing complex maternal or fetal conditions. Inova Women’s Services has one of the largest obstetric programs in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. Philanthropy supports their experts in high-risk or complicated pregnancies. Inova’s gynecology programs are ranked among the nation’s best by US News & World Report. They have dedicated operating rooms, recovery facilities, and access to the latest clinical trials and state-of-the-art technology. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience, and is recognized as a top employer.

Requirements

Masters in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing.
For Physician Assistants, graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
No experience required.
Basic Life Support (BLS) upon start.
Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner.
If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License (depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances).
Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor.
Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience as an RN in Labor and Delivery or High Risk Perinatal or previous experience as a Women’s Health APP.
Previous experience with managing patients with gestational diabetes.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive clinical care to patients with high-risk and medically complex pregnancies in collaboration with MFM physicians and the multidisciplinary care team.
Specialize in diabetes management offering testing, monitoring, and nutrition counseling.
Closely monitor patients for complications associated with gestational diabetes including excessive fetal growth, excessive amniotic fluid, hypertension, and preeclampsia.
Manage conditions in pregnancy including diabetes, genetic disorders, blood clotting disorders, fetal growth abnormalities, placental issues, hypertension, and multiple gestations.
Order and interpret testing including labs, fetal monitoring, and non-stress testing.
Educate and counsel patients about their diagnosis, pregnancy risks, medications, treatment options and delivery.