Advance Practice Nurse; Cardiology

Job Title

Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner 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 Nurse Practitioner has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position. The Nurse Practitioner is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients.

Major Duties:
Uses advanced clinical judgement to independently provide evidence-based treatment to Veterans with Cardiac health conditions with an emphasis on using evidence-based practice. Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal 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.

Preferred Experience:

Experience in managing patients with a variety of cardiac clinical issues, including but not limited to arrhythmias, heart failure, cardiac implantable electronic devices, and coronary artery disease. Experience working in an outpatient cardiology clinic or similar environment. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high patient care standards. Skill in recognizing and escalating care for patients with unstable or complex cardiovascular problems that require a higher level of care.

Strong clinical decision-making and critical thinking abilities. Familiarity with using and interpreting cardiovascular diagnostic tools and imaging techniques such as EKG, echocardiography, and stress testing. Strong organizational and time management skills to handle a busy outpatient clinic setting.

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:

7:30am-4:00pm Telework:
Ad Hoc Virtual:
This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

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