Surgical Oncology APP (NP/PA)

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is looking for a dedicated Surgical Oncology Advanced Practice Provider, Nurse Practitioner and or Physician Assistant to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift, weekdays only. Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.  
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) will play a key role in supporting the Division of Surgical Oncology at Inova Fairfax Medical Campus. Working alongside fellowship-trained surgical oncologists, and a multidisciplinary team, the APP will provide exceptional patient care and contribute to the growth of innovative programs within the division.
 

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.
 

Surgical Oncology, APP Job Responsibilities:
•    Perform comprehensive assessments through history-taking, physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations for patients with complex hepatopancreatobiliary and surgical oncology disorders to include non-colorectal intra-abdominal masses, biliary system abnormalities and soft tissue masses. Collaborate with surgeons to manage preoperative and postoperative care, including planning and executing evidence-based treatment protocols.
•    Provide inpatient care, including daily rounds, progress monitoring, and discharge planning for surgical oncology patients.
•    Participate in the management of patients in a Level 1 trauma center environment, contributing to a high level of coordinated, multidisciplinary care.
•    May assist in surgical procedures and provide intraoperative support as needed.
•    Conduct minor diagnostic or therapeutic procedures as credentialed and necessary for patient care.
•    Collaborate with surgical oncology nurse navigators, outpatient and inpatient nursing staff, and other multidisciplinary team members to ensure seamless patient care throughout the treatment journey.
•    Will work collaboratively with surgical residents. May act as a preceptor or additional educator for APP students. 
•    Support the regionally dominant melanoma program and assist in growing the HIPEC program by actively contributing to patient management and program development
 

Additional Requirements:
-Education: For Nurse Practitioners: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Master's Degree in Advanced Clinical Practice or graduate of a post-masters certificate program for nurse practitioners, OR a certificate from an education program that is accredited by the Council of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs/Schools, American College of Nurse Midwives, American Association of Colleges of Nursing of the National League for Nursing; Successful completion of an RFNA program that meets AORN recommended education standards for RN First Assistant programs.; For Physician Assistants: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program and certification by - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Experience: Minimum of one year of APP experience. Experience in the inpatient surgical setting preferred.  
- Certification: Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support upon start
- Licensure: Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner; If Nurse Practitioner: RN Compact License(depending on State of primary residence) AND a license (or eligibility for) as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in the Commonwealth of Virginia AND a "Practice Agreement" signed by sponsoring/ supervising physician(s), AND a written "Scope of Practice/Protocol" signed by the supervising physician, AND "Drug Enforcement Administration License" (if prescribing controlled substances)
- Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
- Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

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.