Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Overview

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) - a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval - award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• The Cardiology NP - in collaboration with the interprofessional team - manages the care of patients in the Cardiology Department
• The NP utilizes specialized advanced knowledge and skills to perform initial and ongoing assessment - diagnosis - education - and disease management to provide comprehensive care to this complex patient population
• Other duties may also be assigned to assist the department as determined by the Service Chief
• The NP works collaboratively with attending Cardiologists
  - Fellows
  - Residents - and Nursing within and across service lines
• This position may include inpatient - outpatient and/or virtual care
• It may include travel to other ambulatory settings
• 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
• Travel required is 50%

• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package
• EDRP Authorized:
  Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply
• Contact SHELLY.MURDOCK - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
  Not authorized
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full-Time - 0700 to 1530
• Telework:
  Not Available
• Virtual:
  This is not a virtual position