Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology)

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking a nurse to manage a patient panel with acute and chronic conditions, emphasizing health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. Eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) with loan reimbursement details.

The role supports education for patients and families, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, orders labs, and coordinates referrals.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in any US state or territory.
• Experience with acute and chronic condition management is preferred.
• Ability to order and interpret labs and tests is implied by role.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages a patient panel focused on prevention and chronic care.
• Develops and implements care plans to improve population health.
• Orders and interprets labs and diagnostic tests.
• Prescribes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic interventions as appropriate.
• Coordinates referrals to specialty services and educates patients and families.
• Assesses and adjusts plans to achieve optimal outcomes.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Health promotion

Leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license (US)

Job description

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

• 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 the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic 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
• 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