Description
The Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic (CVT) Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) provides comprehensive, specialized care for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients in an inpatient-only setting. This full-time role primarily supports patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and CV Stepdown Unit, with a focus on managing complex post-operative patients.
The Advanced Practice Provider works collaboratively with CVT surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care throughout the post-operative continuum and to support optimal patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive inpatient care to cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients in the CVICU and CV Stepdown units.
- Conduct detailed patient assessments; develop, implement, and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.
- Manage complex post-operative recovery, including hemodynamic monitoring and clinical decision-making within scope of practice.
- Order, interpret, and act upon diagnostic studies; prescribe medications and therapies as indicated.
- Perform bedside procedures consistent with training, credentialing, and scope of practice.
- Collaborate closely with CVT surgeons, intensivists, nursing staff, and ancillary services to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in patient and family education, discharge planning, and continuity-of-care initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with established clinical protocols, quality standards, patient safety initiatives, and regulatory requirements.
- Accurately and timely document all aspects of patient care in the electronic health record (EHR).
Education & Qualifications
Education
- Master's degree in Nursing or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program
Experience
- Minimum of one year of experience in cardiovascular and thoracic surgery or advanced practice nursing required.
- Prior CVICU experience strongly preferred.
Licensure & Certification
- Current RN license issued by the Virginia Department of Health Professions or Compact State Licensure.
- Nurse Practitioner license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions preferred.
- National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (or eligibility upon hire).
- Physician Assistant license from the Virginia Department of Health Professions preferred.
- National certification as a Physician Assistant required (or eligibility upon hire).
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
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
- Physician Assistant: $110,406.40 - $209,768.00 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 posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. 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, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
