Advanced Practice Nurse Cardiology

SummaryThe Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) lll Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Medicine 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.DutiesThe NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certificationCore functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this positionThe NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their positionAs an APN - you will: Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practiceDevelops an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease managementDemonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teamOrders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studiesPrescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventionsInitiates referrals and consults to specialty servicesProvide education to patients and their familiesAssess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomesExemplify the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence 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 Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized