Advanced Practice Provider- Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU

The Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) Advanced Practice Provider team at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) is seeking a full time APP to support our patients in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU). This role is devoted to the care of the peri-operative CTS patients, with a focus on the post-operative patient population. Care goals are designed to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of this patient population by facilitating efficient management of evidenced based practices designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications or hospital readmissions. The CTS IMCU Service ensures best practices are implemented for the cardiothoracic surgery patient through all phases of care: pre-operatively through outpatient follow-up. Ongoing, active participation and evaluation of quality care initiatives, improvements, patient care outcomes, and overall effectiveness of the CTS program is required.

Our teams are dedicated to cultivating an environment where every individual feels recognized, appreciated, and supported, enabling them to perform at their best for themselves and our patients. Our Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) are essential to this foundation, and we seek to continue to grow their impact and scope of practice throughout our hospitals.

Position Highlights:

Well-established team of 6 APPs

APP will provide post-operative care in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) for Cardiothoracic surgery population

Rotating schedule with goal of switching all APPs to 4, 10s.

Rotating Weekend/Call Schedule

Benefit Highlights:
Comprehensive Benefits and Retirement package
Malpractice and Tail coverage
$3,000 Annual CME allowance
$5,000 Annual QPI Bonus
$10,000 Student Loan Reimbursement Program
$10,000 Commencement Bonus
$5,000 Retention Bonus following years 2 and 3
Fully integrated EHR (Epic)

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Our program has earned the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 3-Star Rating the highest quality designation awarded for cardiothoracic surgery programs.

The ideal candidate is one with a dedication for high quality care and excellence in customer service. A cardiothoracic surgery background and at least two years of advanced practice experience in an acute care clinical setting is highly preferred. Critical care background preferred.

Sentara is currently reviewing market compensation for this role. Our Talent Acquisition team will be able to share more specific information during the recruiting process.

Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School. In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women s health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.ed Imaging Center at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is conveniently located in the heart of Virginia Beach and offers high-speed digital diagnostic equipment that provides faster and more precise results. The center provides one of the region's most advanced imaging technologies interpreted by board certified radiologists specializing in various areas of imaging.