Advanced Practice Provider - Cardiothoracic Surgery IMCU

Job description

City/State Norfolk, VA Work Shift: First (Days) Provider Specialty: Urgent Care Overview: 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 patient...