Hospitalist APP - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (PRN)

Position Title: Hospitalist APP - Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (PRN) Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

An Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) employed by VHC Health Physicians ("Physician Group") is required to complete an APP Agreement with their Collaborating Physician(s). This Agreement will describe the APP’s role and function, APP/Physician Relationship, Functions of the APP, Privileges/Procedures, Prescriptive Authority, Documentation Responsibilities and Evaluation process.

Overall, the APP will support objectives, budget, performance metrics and medical activities at an Individual level including implementation of quality control standards, risk management and compliance programs.

Education:

Master's in Nursing Required or Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program required.

Experience:

Two Years Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant Preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the Virginia Department of Health Professions Required for NPs.

Current NCCPA certification required; and BLS certification required; and ACLS certification preferred for PAs.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

• Washington Commanders selected VHC Health as itswomen’s health partner because of the health system’s continued commitment to advancing women’s health, reducing the stigma of mental health, and creating greater access to care in the Washington, DC metro region.

• Received a top ranking inNewsweek’s World’s Best Hospitals for the fourth year in a row. Ranking over 2,800 hospitals in 28 countries, this study asked 85,000 medical experts across the world to participate in an online survey covering topics such as recommendation of hospital, satisfaction of patient care, quality of care for specific treatments, among other factors.

• Recognized by theWomen’s Choice Award for Best Hospital in eight categories:bariatric surgery, obstetrics, heart care, minimally invasive surgery, orthopedics, cancer care, comprehensive breast care, women’s services, mammogram and patient experience.This award is graded based on the best publicly available information, patient surveys and accreditation information, and the Women’s Choice Award delivers a simplified, objective ranking to each category.

• Named a2023 Best Cancer Hospital by Newsweek.One of 175 hospitals and just three in the Washington, DC metro region to be included in the rankings.

• Namedbest hospital for billing ethics by Money magazine and The Leapfrog Group.This is the first-ever Leapfrog Best Hospitals ranking to help patients make educated decisions about which institutions are best for the money.

We look forward to hearing from qualified candidates interested in joining us in a highly collegial environment where the patient is at the center of what we do.

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