Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary/Lung Mass

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team, focusing on delivering exceptional care to veterans. This role emphasizes advanced nursing practice, collaboration with thoracic surgery teams, and evidence-based decision-making to enhance patient outcomes. Ideal candidates will possess a strong educational background, including a post-master's certificate or higher, and hold an active APN license. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of those who served, while also engaging in quality improvement initiatives and patient safety projects. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)

Qualifications

• Must have an active APN license and full board certification.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing school is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates the fulfillment of VAMCHS mission and vision.
• Provides evidence-based care for a patient population.

Skills

Advanced Nursing Practice

Patient Care

Evidence-Based Practice

Pulmonary Clinic Skills

Quality Improvement Projects

Education

Post-Master's Certificate or Master's/Doctoral Degree

BSN and MSN Degrees

Job description

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), and 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 are ineligible to apply.

Duties

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for facilitating the fulfillment of the VAMCHS mission, vision, and values. The incumbent performs at an advanced level of nursing practice characterized by application of evidence in practice decision-making and increased complexity of clinical decisions.

The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a patient population. The incumbent works under the guidance of the Pulmonary attending and lung mass attending. The NP collaborates with thoracic surgery and the lung mass team to follow veterans after initial cancer treatment.

The Pulmonary/Lung Mass NP major duties and responsibilities:

Requirements

Qualifications

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements

• Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. Applicants pending completion may be referred and tentatively selected but not hired until requirements are met. Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing school (ACEN or CCNE). Foreign education must be validated through an approved agency such as ICD. Candidates with equivalent degrees and current certification meet the requirement.
• License and Certification: Must possess and maintain an active, unrestricted APN license in the U.S. and full board certification in a clinical specialty from recognized certifying bodies (ANCC, AANPCB, etc.).

Preferred Experience:

• Pulmonary clinic skills
• Experience with patient safety initiatives and quality improvement projects
• BSN and MSN degrees (highly desired)

Note: Grandfathering provision applies for current VHA employees in the 0610 series performing these duties as of 1/29/2024.

Qualification criteria for Nurse Practitioner II and III:

Nurse Practitioner II: Demonstrates leadership, manages a patient panel, utilizes research, and works effectively in teams. Entry-level for APN (NP) with no experience required.

Nurse Practitioner III: Demonstrates leadership and experience, manages complex care, and leads interdisciplinary teams. Requires one year of specialized APN experience.

Refer to VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6a for full standards. The full performance level is Nurse III; the actual grade may range from Nurse II to Nurse III.

Physical Requirements: Regular bending, lifting, repositioning, moderate and light lifting/carrying, pushing, reaching, use of fingers, walking, standing, kneeling, bending, climbing, visual and auditory requirements, sitting, grasping, manipulation, twisting, and emotional stability are required.