Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiology

Summary

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.

Duties

• The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) is responsible for Outpatient Cardiology Clinic as well as the management and oversight of all cardiology specialties and coverage for the cardiac stress lab - where applicable
• The incumbent utilizes advanced skills in problem identification and clarification - treatment - planning and implementation of the treatment plan for Veterans with cardiac conditions
• Ideal candidates will have the following preferred qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of outpatient general cardiology experience is strongly preferred Demonstrated ability to practice autonomously - including independent ordering and interpretation of diagnostics - medication management - and treatment planning - without reliance on a supervising Cardiology Attending Inpatient - procedural - or perioperative cardiology experience will be considered - though direct outpatient clinic experience is strongly preferred Experience within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) - including familiarity with the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) - is preferred Prior experience with telehealth service delivery is preferred but not required Major duties and responsibilities of the position include - but not limited: Coordinates care for patients in the Cardiology clinics to ensure that the care is timely - appropriate - of high quality and cost effective
• Provide professional assessment - coordination and planning of multiple health care services for both inpatients and outpatients with cardiac diseases
• Provides ongoing evaluations of care management services
• works closely with the Cardiology attending physicians - fellows - Primary Care - and other specialties
• Provides clinical support to RNs - LPNs and MSAs in the Cardiology Service
• Safely prescribes interventions and treatments which may include the prescriptions of medication
• Responsible and accountable for a broad range of health services which include - but are not limited to - promotion of health - prevention of illness and disability - diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions/diseases - and management of health care during the acute and chronic condition phases of illness
• Responsible for consultation and collaboration with other health care providers
• Performs quality assurance support as assigned
• Responsible for the assessment and prescription of intravenous diuretics as an inpatient or outpatient setting
• Responsible for assessment and treatment of General Cardiology patients - especially those with arrhythmias - known obstructive heart disease and congestive heart failure
• Ability to perform cardiac stress testing
• Ability to work on a flexible schedule when needed
• Performing initial histories and physical examinations
• Obtaining consent and documenting procedures performed for which the PA is responsible 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 EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive
• Contact VHAVISN04HREDRP@va.gov - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized