Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Cardiology

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Wilmington (DE); Sur place; USD 110 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP

Résumé du poste

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) to manage the Outpatient Cardiology Clinic and oversee cardiology specialties, including coverage for the cardiac stress lab. The role involves independent patient assessment, treatment planning and collaboration with cardiology attendings, fellows, and primary care teams.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years in outpatient cardiology, demonstrate autonomous practice

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years outpatient cardiology experience preferred.
• Ability to practice autonomously, including independent ordering and interpretation of diagnostics.
• Experience with telehealth is preferred but not required.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate care for Cardiology inpatients and outpatients to ensure timely, quality, cost-effective care.
• Provide assessment, planning and coordination of multiple health care services for cardiac patients.
• Support RNs, LPNs and MSAs within Cardiology Service and collaborate with providers.

Connaissances

Cardiology care

Autonomous practice

Diagnostics interpretation

Telehealth (experience)

CPRS familiarity

Formation

Nurse Practitioner credential

Outils

CPRS

Description du poste

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 [e-mail] - the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance
• Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized