[NP-Jobs] Virginia, NP Position

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Virginia - Nurse Practitioner Position     (posted) 02-24-15
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The Cardiothoracic Surgery Nurse Practitioner (NP) team at Sentara Heart 
Hospital (SHH) and
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital (SVBGH) is responsible for the 
surgical and medical
care of the pre-operative, hospitalized and post-discharged surgical 
patient.  The
Cardiothoracic Surgery program is currently seeking a nurse practitioner 
to lead patient care
service operations for the Aortic Disease Program.
The Aortic NP will provide ongoing clinical inpatient and outpatient 
services as well as the
provision and management of the outpatient multidisciplinary clinic.  
The goal of the program
is to optimize the physical, psychological health and well-being of the 
aortic patient population
by facilitating efficient management of defined evidenced based elements 
of pre-surgical
care designed to prevent or mitigate post-operative complications.  Best 
practice initiatives,
quality outcome improvements including customer service, and further 
program development
will be the expectation of the aortic NP role.

Comprehensive duties include investigation and evaluation of the defined 
elements of care;
identifying/coordinating pre-operative consultations; 
ordering/interpreting preoperative
testing/screening as well as prescribing appropriate medical therapies 
and medications;
and managing results/values as they relate to cardiac surgery.  The NP 
functions
collaboratively with Cardiovascular Surgeons and Vascular teams, as well 
as, referring
Cardiology teams, consultant team(s), Primary Care teams, and other 
multi-disciplinary
teams as indicated to optimize patient care and outcomes. The NP also 
provides ongoing
patient/family education and communication potentially identifying other 
healthcare needs or
support services.
Our ideal candidate will be one with a determination to assist in 
building the clinical
framework of the Aortic Disease program; be innovative in creating an 
improved patient
experience; and provide strategies to streamline program functions.  
Strong leadership skills
will be highly valued as program developmental skills are a must.

To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link 
into your browser address
bar: http://sentara.contacthr.com/38057402

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