Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA/APP)- Inpatient (AHF)Advanced Heart Failure

Your expertise in advanced heart failure management can directly shape outcomes for one of the most complex and high acuity patient populations in cardiovascular medicine. This is an opportunity to practice at the top of your license within a collaborative, academically driven environment where clinical excellence, innovation, and teamwork converge.

As an Advanced Practice Provider on the Inpatient Advanced Heart Failure team, you will play a central role in delivering highly specialized care to patients requiring complex cardiac management, supporting both their immediate needs and long-term treatment trajectories.

The Role

In this role, you will serve as a key clinical partner within a multidisciplinary heart failure team, contributing to the comprehensive management of patients across the inpatient setting. This is a fast paced, high‑acuity environment where critical thinking, strong clinical judgment, and effective communication are essential.

A typical day includes both independent clinical decision making and close collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

You will

Provide direct inpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure, including those requiring complex therapies and interventions

Conduct daily rounding, detailed patient assessments, and real-time care plan adjustments based on evolving clinical needs

Collaborate closely with cardiologists, intensivists, surgeons, nursing staff, and fellow APPs to coordinate and execute care plans

Support admissions, discharges, and transitions of care , ensuring continuity and patient safety

Deliver patient and family education , helping individuals better understand diagnoses, treatment options, and long-term disease management

Contribute to a high-functioning, team based model of care focused on clinical excellence, efficiency, and compassionate delivery

This position offers a meaningful opportunity to deepen your expertise in advanced heart failure while practicing with both autonomy and strong clinical support.

Advanced Practice Provider Scope of Practice

Clinical

Provides expert evidence-based, top-of-scope care in their clinical practice

Acts as part of a specialty team, collaborating with other clinicians as appropriate

Provides health education to patients

Maintains accurate, timely, and thorough documentation

Ensures compliance with institutional and regulatory standards

Leadership

Supports development of best practices and protocols in specialty

Serves on committees and workgroups to enhance patient care

Provides education to learners in the clinical space

Mentors new team members

Administration

Contributes to clinical quality improvement work

Participates in professional governance through the APP Council

Attends team development meetings at local and departmental levels

Professional

Adheres to ASPIRE values in all professional interactions

Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, and specialty training competencies

Participates in local, state, and national professional organizations

Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers a highly respected academic environment where APPs are critical contributors to patient care, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Academic Medical Center Excellence Practice within a nationally recognized academic health system that includes a Level I trauma center, Magnet recognized nursing culture, and a strong commitment to advancing medicine through research and education

Advanced Cardiovascular Care Environment Be part of a leading heart and vascular program managing complex, high acuity cases with a multidisciplinary approach to care

Empowered APP Practice APPs are integral members of the care team , practicing with both autonomy and support while playing a key role in clinical decision making and patient outcomes

Professional Growth and Development UVA Health fosters continuous learning, offering opportunities to expand clinical expertise, participate in education, and contribute to evolving care models

System ‑ Wide Strength and Stability Join a comprehensive academic health system with hospitals, specialty services, and research programs across Virginia, known for high-quality care and innovation

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Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life, blending the charm of a vibrant college town with the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Residents enjoy a thriving food scene, locally owned shops, arts and music venues, and abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, biking, and scenic drives. The community is known for being welcoming and culturally rich, while also providing a pace of life that supports balance and wellbeing.

For healthcare professionals, Charlottesville delivers the rare combination of meaningful career opportunities and an outstanding place to call home.

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 Advance Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner, Physician Associate, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, and Certified Nurse Midwife) as set forth by the state of Virginia. If Nurse Practitioner, license to Practice as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Must demonstrate and maintain all credentialing and licensing requirements of UVA Health System, the Virginia Board of Medicine or the Virginia Board of Nursing, and appropriate certifying bodies. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Current PALS/NRP, as required, specific to position. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as required, specific to position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Job requires standing for prolonged periods, frequently bending/stooping, reaching (overhead, extensive, and repetitive); Repetitive motion: computer keyboard. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull 50 - 100lbs. May be exposed to noise, radiation, radioactive materials, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.

The pay range for this role is $116,123.00 - $171,163.20 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings

Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts

Certification and education support

Generous Paid Time Off

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .