Surgical Oncology, Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner and/or Physician Assistant

Inova • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner and or Physician Assistant to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift, weekdays only. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in supporting the Division of Surgical Oncology at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Working alongside fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the growth of innovative programs within the division.
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

• Education: For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR a 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; Successful completion of an RFNA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN First Assistant programs.; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
• Experience: Minimum of one year of APP experience. Experience in the inpatient surgical setting preferred.
• Certification: Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support upon start
• Licensure: 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)
• Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
• Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments through history-taking, physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations for patients with complex hepatopancreatobiliary and surgical oncology disorders to include non-colorectal intra-abdominal masses, biliary system abnormalities and soft tissue masses. Collaborate with surgeons to manage preoperative and postoperative care, including planning and executing evidence-based treatment protocols.
• Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds, progress monitoring, and discharge planning for surgical oncology patients.
• Participate in the management of patients in a Level 1 trauma center environment, contributing to a high level of coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
• May assist in surgical procedures and provide intraoperative support as needed.
• Conduct minor diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as credentialed and necessary for patient care.
• Collaborate with surgical oncology nurse navigators, outpatient and inpatient nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care throughout the treatment journey.
• Will work collaboratively with surgical residents. May act as a preceptor or additional educator for APP students.
• Support the regionally dominant melanoma program and assist in growing the HIPEC program by actively contributing to patient management and program development

Benefits

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees