Nurse Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

The Thoracic Surgery NP, in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties. The NP provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways.

This position may include inpatient and outpatient care; it may also include completion of virtual/Econsults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff. Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor. The NP works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines.

The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification. Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position. The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position. The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

Major duties and responsibilities of the position:
Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. ̄ Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.

Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services. Provides education to patients and their families. Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay:
Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Telework:
Availabe Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not Authorized

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note:

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