Nurse Practitioner; Lung Cancer Screening Program

The Lung Cancer Screening Program Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a position located in the Pulmonary Division of the Medicine Service. The NP reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology.

• (a) Participation in Role Orientation and Training provided by existing staff
• (b) Organize and lead In-services to share information about the Lung Cancer Screening with clinical staff
• This will include interfacing with providers at VA medical centers outside of Durham - and to specifically include Fayetteville VAMC
• (c) Interface with Primary Care Teams to identify activities to support recruitment to the project
• (d) Work with Ambulatory Care Staff and the local clinical application's coordinator to ensure that the clinical reminders and templates for the project are implemented appropriately
• (e) Educate Primary Care Staff on the specifics and goals of the program
• (f) Will be one of 2 Primary Points of Contact for the Durham VA Lung Cancer Screening program
• (g) Educate Staff and Patients regarding the Risks and Benefits of low dose Chest CT Screening for Lung Cancer
• (h) Once eligible patients are identified - the Coordinator will order the CT scan - follow up the results and notify the patient - and arrange appropriate follow-up studies/referrals
• (i) Provide Referrals to Smoking Cessation Programs
• (j) Monitor and assist with the follow-up of abnormal findings
• (k) Monitor adherence to the operational and clinical protocols established for the project
• (l) Identify protocol problems and assist in problem resolution efforts
• (m)
  Maintain records and lead the collection and submission of project data into an anticipated National Database
• (n) Participate in periodic national teleconferences
• (o) Provide regular communication and reports to the LSI
• (p) Collaborate with nursing staff assigned to the lung cancer screening program at Durham and Fayetteville VAs
• (q) Participate in the weekly Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Conference and assure timely follow-up on all recommendations for those patients presented
• (r) Collaborates with other disciplines (i.e.
  
  - Radiology
  - Pathology
  - Radiation Oncology
  - Hematology/ Oncology
  - Thoracic Surgery - and Primary Care) to ensure continuity of care
• (s) Keeps abreast of latest trends - sills - procedures - and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the Medical Center Staff
• (t) Interact with research staff to assist with clinical trials related to lung cancer screening - and to identify appropriate patients for lung cancer treatment trials
• 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 0800 - 1630
  • Telework:
    Ad-hoc
  • Virtual:
    This is not a virtual position
  • Relocation/Recruitment
    
    Incentives:
    
    Not Authorized
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
    Not Authorized