Hepatobiliary & Pancreatic Surgery Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner)

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, patient-centered clinician with strong clinical judgment, outstanding communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional surgical care. Why VHC Health VHC Health is a nationally recognized, independent health system known for clinical excellence, innovation, physician engagement, and exceptional patient outcomes. Highlights include: Ranked among the top hospitals in Virginia and the Washington, DC metropolitan region by U.S. News & World Report Multiple "A" Hospital Safety Grades from The Leapfrog Group CMS 5-Star Overall Hospital Quality Rating Magnet® designation for nursing excellence Accredited with Commendation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer (CoC) Independent health system with strong physician leadership and administrative support Modern ambulatory and inpatient oncology infrastructure with continued investment in cancer services Located in Arlington, Virginia - consistently ranked among the best places to live in the United States with immediate access to Washington, DC At VHC Health, physician leaders have the opportunity to meaningfully influence strategy, operations, quality, and growth while practicing in a collaborative and highly respected clinical environment. Position Overview The Advanced Practice Provider will work collaboratively with the Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery team to provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, perioperative management, and longitudinal follow-up care for surgical patients. This role offers a diverse clinical experience encompassing clinic visits, inpatient rounding, surgical patient management, multidisciplinary coordination, patient education, and postoperative care. Clinical Responsibilities Conduct new patient consultations and follow-up evaluations, including comprehensive histories and physical examinations. Assess surgical readiness and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with HPB surgeons. Order and interpret laboratory studies, imaging, and diagnostic testing within scope of practice. Provide preoperative education and postoperative follow-up care, including wound management and monitoring for complications. Participate in inpatient rounds, consultations, admissions, and discharge planning. Prescribe medications and treatments within authorized practice parameters. Support operative care, first assisting, and bedside procedures as authorized through credentialing and demonstrated competency. Coordinate care with gastroenterology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, interventional radiology, nutrition services, nursing, and other specialists. Educate patients and caregivers regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and ongoing care needs. Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation within the electronic medical record. Qualifications Nurse Practitioner: graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program. Licensure & Certification Current Virginia licensure as a Nurse Practitioner, or eligibility to obtain licensure prior to employment. Nurse Practitioners must hold current RN licensure and national certification appropriate to their patient population and practice setting. Current BLS certification required. ACLS certification preferred and may be required based on assigned responsibilities. Prescriptive authority and DEA registration, when applicable. Must meet VHC Health credentialing and privileging requirements. Experience Two years of Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant experience preferred. Experience in hepatobiliary surgery, pancreatic surgery, surgical oncology, general surgery, gastroenterology, or complex surgical patient management strongly preferred. New grads also encouraged to apply. Knowledge & Skills Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic reasoning skills. Ability to recognize and manage postoperative complications. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively prioritize patient care needs in a fast-paced environment. Experience with electronic medical records; Epic experience preferred. Position Highlights Full-time employed APP position. Diverse practice encompassing outpatient, inpatient, and perioperative care. Collaborative multidisciplinary environment. Opportunity to work with complex hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgical patients. Strong physician, nursing, and administrative support. Access to advanced technology and clinical resources. Practice within a highly respected independent health system. Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation package. Comprehensive medical benefits. Generous paid time off and CME allowance for full-time and permanent part-time positions. Retirement plan options. Additional Job Description At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. Compensation Range: Nurse Practitioner: $123,260.80 - $234,145.60 annually In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position-whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate-is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The compensation range set forth above is a good-faith estimate of the minimum and maximum hourly rate or annual salary for this position and assumes a 1.0 FTE status. Actual compensation for this position will be determined based on specialty, and the candidate's education, training, skills, experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC 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. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, and use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations. #J-18808-Ljbffr VHC Health