MedStar Heart & Vascular Outpatient Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) NP - MedStar Washington Hospital Center

MedStar Health • Full-time • Washington, District of Columbia, US • $115k - $143.62k / year • 4h ago

MedStar Medical Group offers a rewarding career with a unique patient population in the heart of Washington, D.C. Become part of an organization that welcomes your experience, input, and leadership—as a clinician and healthcare expert.

***$20,000 Sign on Bonus and $10,000 Retention Bonus***

MedStar Health is seeking an Outpatient LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic cardiovascular team at Washington Hospital Center. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in the management and follow-up care of patients with LVADs, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and enhancing the quality of life for patients with advanced heart failure.

Monday - Friday, 4 10-hour shifts. No call, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive outpatient care for patients with LVADs, including assessment, monitoring, and management of potential complications.
Perform thorough patient evaluations, including history taking, physical examinations, and review of relevant diagnostic tests.
Collaborate with cardiologists, surgeons, and nursing staff to create and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and their families about LVAD therapy, device function, and self-management strategies.
Conduct routine follow-up visits, including device checks and addressing any patient concerns or inquiries.
Manage medications, including adjustments, refills, and monitoring for side effects or drug interactions.
Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and enhance care coordination.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).
Stay updated on the latest advancements in LVAD technology and best practices in heart failure management.

As a MedStar Medical Group clinician, you can expect:

A competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid malpractice insurance
Generous paid time off
CME leave and CME allowance
Retirement plan – 403-B with % employer match

This position has a hiring range of $115,000/Annually - $143,615/Annually

In addition to your salary, MedStar Health offers a comprehensive healthcare package (including medical, dental and vision subject to eligibility requirements) and other benefits. The salary offered for this specific position is based on a number of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by MedStar Health.? MedStar Health is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws.

The hiring range is the range MedStar Health, in good faith, believes is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future and actual compensation may vary from posting based on work experience, education and/or skill level, etc. Even within the range, the actual compensation will vary depending on the above factors as well as market/business considerations. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in MedStar Health's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at MedStar Health's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health entities that are federal government contractors are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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