UVA Health
Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP)–Inpatient Procedural Sedation Adult Acute
UVA Health, Virginia, Minnesota, United States, 55792
Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP)–Inpatient Procedural Sedation Adult Acute Care
Join to apply for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP)–Inpatient Procedural Sedation Adult Acute Care role at UVA Health Position Summary
The University of Virginia Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—either an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)—to join our Inpatient Procedural Sedation Service. This hybrid service provides moderate sedation to adult inpatients throughout the medical center, supporting a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The APP evaluates patients, develops individualized sedation plans, and delivers procedural sedation in a safe and effective manner. This is a day/evening position that offers a dynamic mix of fixed-location sedation care and a roving/mobile service to meet patients where they are within the hospital. Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive pre-sedation assessments, including history, physical exam, ASA classification, and airway risk evaluation. Develop and implement sedation plans tailored to individual patient needs, clinical indications, and procedural requirements. Administer moderate sedation and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures in accordance with UVA protocols and safety standards. Serve as a procedural sedation expert and liaison to collaborating procedural teams. Document all clinical findings, sedation plans, medications administered, and patient responses in the EMR. Provide post-sedation evaluation and ensure safe recovery and hand-off. Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical education related to procedural sedation. Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, proceduralists, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams. Maintain proficiency in sedation pharmacology, airway management, and emergency response. Service Model
Hybrid Service Design: Fixed Sedation Suite and Mobile Sedation Team delivering bedside sedation across inpatient units. Works with the medical director, administrative management, nursing, and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management. Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including initiation of CPR or other emergency therapy as needed. Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, and communicates with the health care team. Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies in consultation with peers and colleagues. Orders medications and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescriptive regulations. Requests consultations and initiates referrals to other health care providers as needed. Evaluates patient responses to disease processes and therapies; provides information and education to patients and families. Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit. Ensures alignment with UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures. Seeks professional development and growth opportunities through continuing education and presenting educational programs. Position Compensation
Position Compensation Range: $93,142.40 - $149,032.00 Annual Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree. Experience: Department and unit specific. Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, CRNA, or CNM) as set by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia is required. Must meet credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System and applicable boards. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP as required by position. ACLS as required by position. Physical Demands
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, reaching, repetitive motion (keyboard). Proficient communication, auditory and visual skills; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, infectious materials. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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Join to apply for the Advanced Practice Provider (APP/PA/NP)–Inpatient Procedural Sedation Adult Acute Care role at UVA Health Position Summary
The University of Virginia Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Advanced Practice Provider (APP)—either an Adult Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA)—to join our Inpatient Procedural Sedation Service. This hybrid service provides moderate sedation to adult inpatients throughout the medical center, supporting a wide variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The APP evaluates patients, develops individualized sedation plans, and delivers procedural sedation in a safe and effective manner. This is a day/evening position that offers a dynamic mix of fixed-location sedation care and a roving/mobile service to meet patients where they are within the hospital. Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive pre-sedation assessments, including history, physical exam, ASA classification, and airway risk evaluation. Develop and implement sedation plans tailored to individual patient needs, clinical indications, and procedural requirements. Administer moderate sedation and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures in accordance with UVA protocols and safety standards. Serve as a procedural sedation expert and liaison to collaborating procedural teams. Document all clinical findings, sedation plans, medications administered, and patient responses in the EMR. Provide post-sedation evaluation and ensure safe recovery and hand-off. Participate in service development, quality improvement initiatives, and clinical education related to procedural sedation. Collaborate closely with anesthesiology, proceduralists, nursing, and other multidisciplinary teams. Maintain proficiency in sedation pharmacology, airway management, and emergency response. Service Model
Hybrid Service Design: Fixed Sedation Suite and Mobile Sedation Team delivering bedside sedation across inpatient units. Works with the medical director, administrative management, nursing, and other interprofessional team members to facilitate patient care and management. Performs and documents comprehensive health histories and physical assessments, including initiation of CPR or other emergency therapy as needed. Formulates diagnoses, identifies problems and health risk profiles, and communicates with the health care team. Performs, orders, and interprets diagnostic studies in consultation with peers and colleagues. Orders medications and therapies in accordance with Virginia prescriptive regulations. Requests consultations and initiates referrals to other health care providers as needed. Evaluates patient responses to disease processes and therapies; provides information and education to patients and families. Participates in on-call responsibilities as appropriate and as determined by department or unit. Ensures alignment with UVA Medical Center and UVA UPG policies and procedures. Seeks professional development and growth opportunities through continuing education and presenting educational programs. Position Compensation
Position Compensation Range: $93,142.40 - $149,032.00 Annual Minimum Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited graduate school of nursing or physician assistant program with a master’s degree. Experience: Department and unit specific. Licensure: License or license eligible as an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, CRNA, or CNM) as set by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to practice as a Registered Nurse in Virginia is required. Must meet credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System and applicable boards. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP as required by position. ACLS as required by position. Physical Demands
Job requires standing for prolonged periods, bending/stooping, reaching, repetitive motion (keyboard). Proficient communication, auditory and visual skills; ability to lift/push/pull 50-100 lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, infectious materials. The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. UVA is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
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