Full-Time Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic (CVT) Nurse Practitioner

Full-Time Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic (CVT) Nurse Practitioner

The Cardiac, Vascular, and Thoracic (CVT) Nurse Practitioner (NP) 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 Nurse Practitioner 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.

• 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

• Master's degree in Nursing

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).
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.

anbell@vhchealth.org