Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in the Cardiology Specialty 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

Duties

• 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
• Patient intakes - vital signs/ekg acquisition/screen symptomatology
• Take and manage patient phone calls - medication renewals - triage issues
• Medication titration for CHF - lipids and HTN management according to guideline directed medical therapy criteria (GDMT) Review of laboratory results - identification of abnormalities and communication of results to both the provider and the patient in a timely manner Patient education for procedures and medications
• EKG review and interpretation Stress Test Supervision (physical and pharmacological) and review and interpretation of results
• Event Monitor review and interpretation Patient care that is compassionate - appropriate - and effective for treating health problems and promoting health Identify barriers to learning and prioritize education for cardiovascular disease
• Utilize concepts of Motivational Interviewing when counseling patients Additional duties as assigned CLINICAL PRACTICE: Delivers evidence-based health care - demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel - population - or program
• Expectations: Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of services utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high-quality care
• Collaborates with patients - families - and health care practitioners to develop - implement - and evaluate care
• Utilizes customer service principles - supports veteran self-determination - and serves as a resource for patients and staff in addressing ethical issues
• Demonstrates critical thinking in assessing and managing complex situations
• 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 - 7:30am - 4:00pm - subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized