APN Nurse Practitioner-Cardiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Certified Nurse Practitioner (APN) to provide advanced clinical care within Specialty Care Service. The NP will practice with independence, consult with the Primary Care Team, and manage a panel of patients across two clinic locations.

Approximately 80% of duties at Lawton CBOC (Lawton, OK) and 20% at Wichita Falls CBOC (Wichita Falls, TX); travel between sites required. EDRP eligibility applies; schedule may be flexible.

Qualifications

• Active NP license in good standing (state-licensure accepted).
• Experience providing primary/urgent care in a clinic setting.
• Ability to lead a Primary Care Team and collaborate with specialists.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Develops and implements individualized care plans for population health.
• Provides education to patients and families and coordinates referrals.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

APN license (NP)

Tools

Labs interpretation

Job description

Might be 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 (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Specialty Care 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 provider will deliver services across two clinic locations
• Approximately 80% of duties will be performed at the Lawton CBOC (Lawton - OK) - with approximately 20% performed at the Wichita Falls CBOC (Wichita Falls - TX)
• Travel between these sites is required based on clinical need
• Major Duties include - but are not limited to: 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 Primary Care Team and other interdisciplinary team members
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostics 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
• This position potentially requires flexibility in schedule
• All other duties as assigned
• 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 to Friday - 0800-1630 Telework: Not Available 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