What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Vascular Institute of Virginia?
Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
Employment Status: Exempt
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Physician / Clinical Leadership
Job Summary
The Vascular Institute of Virginia (VIV) specializes in minimally invasive treatment of a wide range of vascular conditions. Our mission is to deliver outstanding vascular care in an outpatient setting. We pride ourselves on clinical excellence, a knowledgeable and collaborative team, and an environment that supports professional growth and career advancement.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to support our vascular practice. This role involves direct patient care in both outpatient and inpatient settings, with a strong emphasis on collaboration, clinical quality, and patient experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and establish medical diagnoses
- Order, perform (as qualified), and interpret radiographic and other diagnostic tests
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care to promote, maintain, and restore health
- Provide pre- and post-procedural patient care and monitoring
- Administer medications safely and appropriately
- Assist with intra-procedural duties as assigned
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and compassionately with patients, families, physicians, and staff
- Consult with supervising physicians when cases exceed scope of knowledge or experience
- Conduct patient rounding and provide care in off-site settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities
- Perform additional duties as assigned to support clinical operations Strong clinical judgment, professionalism, and patient-centered approach
Qualifications
- Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or Physician Assistant license
- Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) or Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) preferred
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) will only be considered with a minimum of 3 years’ work experience within vascular surgery or medicine
- Prior experience in vascular medicine, vascular surgery, cardiology, or a related specialty strongly preferred
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required