Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner - Pulmonary/Lung Mass

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner to join their team. This role involves providing advanced nursing care to veterans with lung conditions, emphasizing evidence-based practices and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will manage complex patient needs and contribute to innovative care solutions, ensuring optimal health outcomes. With a focus on integrity and excellence, this position offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salary and benefits. If you are passionate about making a difference in veterans' lives, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Paid Time Off

Federal Retirement Benefits

Insurance Options

Licensure Flexibility

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and certification.
• Experience in managing patients with cardiopulmonary disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based care to patients with lung conditions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop treatment plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests for lung health.

Skills

Advanced Nursing Practice

Evidence-Based Decision Making

Patient Education

Collaboration

Leadership

Education

Advanced Nursing Degree

Certification as Nurse Practitioner

Job description

Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan repayment initiative. Applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria per VHA policy and submit their EDRP application within four months of appointment. The program approval, including award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years), is determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services after review of the application. Previous EDRP participants are ineligible to reapply.

Duties

• The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for advancing the VAMCHS mission, vision, and values.
• The incumbent performs at an advanced nursing practice level, applying evidence-based decision making with increased clinical complexity.
• The NP, a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and certification, provides evidence-based care to a patient population.
• Works under the guidance of the Pulmonary and Lung Mass attending physicians.
• Collaborates with thoracic surgery and the lung mass team to follow veterans post-initial cancer treatment. Manages a panel of patients with cardiopulmonary disorders and lung nodules, emphasizing lung health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practices.
• Demonstrates leadership and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team.
• Orders and interprets labs, pulmonary function tests, and diagnostic imaging.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions for lung diseases.
• Evaluates and treats outpatient lung conditions, ordering and assessing diagnostic tests.
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialized services as needed.
• Provides patient and family education regarding lung conditions and adjusts care plans to optimize outcomes.
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values: Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence.
• Collaborates with physicians, peers, and staff to develop and implement treatment plans for pulmonary and lung cancer screening and care services.
• Participates in multidisciplinary tumor board discussions to expedite lung cancer care and communicates diagnosis and treatment plans to veterans and their families, ensuring seamless care transitions.
• Performs direct patient care within the Pulmonary and Medical Care units.
• Functions as a licensed independent practitioner, collaborating to develop and implement individualized treatment plans and coordinate care for pulmonary issues.
• Offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive salary, regular increases, performance awards, paid time off, federal retirement benefits, insurance options, and licensure flexibility.
• Work schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, with telework options available on an ad hoc basis at supervisory discretion.
• This is not a virtual position.
• Relocation/recruitment incentives are not authorized. EDRP eligibility excludes previous participants.
• Contact: [e-mail] for questions regarding EDRP.
• Whole Health approach emphasizes personalized, proactive care to empower veterans and staff, supporting health and well-being.