Vascular Surgery PRN APP(NP/PA)

Inova Schar Heart and Vascular | Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Surgery is looking for a dedicated Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) for Vascular Surgery to join the team. This role will be a PRN role - 10 hour days, some weekends, some holidays - helping the eastern region Inova Mount Vernon and Inova Alexandria hospitals/ clinics, possible hospital consult. The Specialty Advanced Practice Provider exercises independent judgement in the assessment, diagnosis and initiation of medical processes and procedures, in accordance with the licensure regulations of the Commonwealth of Virginia, and as delineated in the written Scope of Practice and Protocol. Demonstrates respect for and an understanding of other clinical disciplines while using an integrated team-based approach to achieve desired patient outcomes. Utilizes evidenced based standards, guidelines and protocols for care delivery. Participates in quality and best practice initiatives by utilizing standards and guidelines for cost effective care delivery to continuously improve patient care and enhance outcomes. Performs high-quality clinical practices and effective patient management under physician supervision by following state regulations, including primary and secondary specialty care in clinical and surgical practice settings. Clinic has 9 vascular surgeons, 7 APP's and serving 8 locations throughout Northern, VA. 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. Featured Benefits: Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. Job Responsibilities Practices in accordance with safe and effective standards of care and ensures compliance with professional and ethical standards of practice. Communicates appropriately with physicians, peers, nursing staff, other healthcare providers and administration. Develops differential diagnosis and plans of care based on data collection and revises based on physiologic and psychosocial findings. Interprets and synthesizes laboratory, imaging and other pertinent data. Reviews patient plan of care with interdisciplinary team and with the patient and family Evaluates and documents patients' response to care, and evaluates impact of illness on patients' health status, functional status, nutritional status, sleep and rest patterns, family and social relationships, and establishes a health promotion strategy. Assumes clinical management for vascular surgery patient population in collaboration with physicians in practice. Provides accurate record keeping as evidenced by complete and pertinent history and physicals, pre-operative progress notes, post-operative progress note, episodic and follow-up notes. Serves as a role model and preceptor for new Advanced Practice Providers, RNs, and students. Participates in and supports the departmental, hospital and system-wide quality performance improvement initiatives. Supports departmental cost savings strategies and provides care in an efficient and cost-conscious manner. Assists in the development and revision of standards for patient populations and integrates evidence-based research findings into clinical practice Participates in clinical research/data collection and assists in projects and planning for continual development of respective specialty Provides clinical and professional educational programs to improve staff knowledge Proactively assists peers with work tasks May perform additional duties as assigned Additional Requirements Certification - Basic Life Support upon start; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (for Critical Care) upon start; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (for Pediatrics) upon start American Heart Association 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) Experience - 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 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 We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 25,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inova Health System