Advance Practice Nurse; Cardiology

Overview

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in the Cardiology Section of the Specialty Care 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 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:
  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
• (NG61 Pay scale)
  
  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 per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays)
• Retirement:
  Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% contributions by VA
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Work Schedule:
  
  7:30am–4:00pm
• Telework:
  Ad Hoc
• Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not Authorized