Advanced Practice Provider; NP​/PA​/APP TCV ICU

Overview

UVA Health is seeking an experienced and dedicated Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Associate (PA) to join its Cardiothoracic Surgery Intensive Care Unit (TCV ICU). As a member of our dynamic, collaborative, multidisciplinary team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional critical care to our postoperative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients.

• Participate in full spectrum of postoperative critical care management for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patient population including accepting new OR admissions, hospital transfers, and urgent acute transfers; coordinating discharges and transfers.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients admitted to the TCV ICU who have undergone cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries, including heart and lung transplantation, ECMO and other mechanical circulatory support devices.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans tailored to each patient's needs, ensuring optimal outcomes and patient safety.
• Prescribe appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies, evaluate patient responses, and adjust the plan of care based on ongoing objective and subjective data collection.
• Perform a wide range of interventions and procedures within the scope of advanced practice, including but not limited to invasive monitoring, ventilator management, and hemodynamic support.
• Perform common ICU bedside interventions such as bronchoscopy, central line, arterial and chest tube placements.
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team, including surgeons, critical care intensivists, nurses, respiratory therapists, and pharmacists to coordinate care and facilitate communication.
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, guide and support other members, participate in quality improvement, research, and evidence-based practice.

• Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master's degree.
• 2+ years as an Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA) preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Cardiothoracic surgery experience preferred but not required; applicants interested in postoperative cardiothoracic critical care encouraged to apply.
• Must demonstrate a high level of clinical autonomy, excellent critical thinking, and ability to practice independently in a fast-paced environment.
• ACLS certification required (may be obtained upon hire).
• Current BLS required; PALS/NRP as required by position.
• Must maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, Virginia Board of Medicine or Nursing.
• Strong communication skills across multidisciplinary teams; collaborative, adaptable; self-directed learning.

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching overhead, repetitive motions (computer keyboard). Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; attention to detail and ability to write legibly; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The starting base rate is $ annually, with additional compensation based on qualifications, experience, and education.

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Paid time off, long-term and short-term disability, retirement savings.
• Health savings plans and flexible spending accounts.
• Certification and education support.
• Generous paid time off.

Background checks and pre-employment health screening will be conducted prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction require a drug screen.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA's commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.