Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider Manager

Cardiovascular ICU Advanced Practice Provider Manager

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Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is seeking an outstanding Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to lead our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This role will be full-time. The APP Manager serves as the direct supervisor for APP Leads in a Service Line. Reporting Relationship
· Straight line reporting to Executive APP Director
· Dotted line reporting to collaborating Service Line physicians (e.g., Section/Division Chief or Service Line President)

Cardiac Surgery APPs are the foundation of care in the ICU and the stepdown areas, overseeing all aspects of patient management and play an invaluable role in the Inova Schar Heart and Vascular! Inova Schar Heart and Vascular is a leader in cardiogenic shock, ECMO, structural heart and heart and lung transplant with consistent high volumes and excellent outcomes!

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:

• Committed to Team Member Health:offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement:Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance:offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support:offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance:offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), APP Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads overall APP strategy, staffing, and utilization across the Service Line, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with Service Line goals.
• Identifies, develops, and implements strategic APP initiatives, tracking progress and reporting outcomes.
• Drives continuous process and quality improvement to optimize APP operations.
• Interviews, hires, and supports onboarding of APPs; develops and implements a structured onboarding program.
• Provides coaching and performance oversight for APPs and APP Leads.
• Works with HR and Legal on personnel matters, including performance improvement plans.
• Ensures timely completion of annual evaluations and required OPPE/FPPE processes.
• Ensures APPs have current and appropriate practice agreements and delineation of privileges.
• Regularly reviews and updates practice agreements and privileges documentation.
• Develops and implements crisis response plans to support APP operations and patient care continuity.
• Assesses educational needs and delivers ongoing structured learning and development programs for APPs.
• Maintains open communication through regular meetings with APP Leads.
• Effectively communicates System and Service Line initiatives and budget impacts to APP teams.
• Anticipates operational barriers and collaborates with APPs and leadership on solutions.
• Promotes psychological safety, positive change, and a culture aligned with Inova’s mission, vision, values, and care imperatives.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), APP Manager

Additional Requirements:

• Licensure:Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia
• Experience: Current board certification, Specialty Trained where appropriate
• Education:Graduate of accredited PA or NP program

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), APP Manager Preferred Qualifications
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• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as an APP

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ 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 System 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.