Nurse Practitioner - Interventional Radiology

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner to support the Radiology Service, delivering high-quality, timely care and advancing the VA mission.

The NP will provide advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management, practicing to the full extent of education and certification, with responsibilities spanning IR patient care, plan development, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification.
• Practice to the full extent of education, training and certification.
• Experience or involvement with radiology/IR settings is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and manages a panel of patients referred for Interventional Radiology procedures.
• Develops and implements individualized plans to improve population health and disease management.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based radiology care.
• Orders and interprets labs, tests, and diagnostic studies.
• Performs history and physicals, IR assessments, and risk stratification.
• Prescribes medications and durable medical equipment as authorized.
• Provides follow-up management for procedure-related issues and education.
• Provides longitudinal care aligned with radiology standards and patient safety.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Interventional Radiology care

Leadership

Job description

Summary

The Fredericksburg Health Care Center is seeking an Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) to assist the Radiology Service in providing a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The selected NP will provide advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management. The incumbent will practice to the full extent of their education - training - and certification.

Duties

• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Major duties and responsibilities include but not limited to: Evaluates and manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions referred for Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures
• 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
• Performs comprehensive history and physicals - focused IR assessments - and risk stratification - to include but not limited to bleeding/thrombosis - renal contrast risk - airway and sedation risk and infection risk
• Prescribes medications and durable medical equipment as authorized
• Provides follow-up management for procedure related issues - including urgent triage and escalation - as well as education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Provides longitudinal care consistent with radiology/imaging scope & standards emphasizing assessment - care planning - education - coordination - and safety in the imaging environment
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• IR Consultation and Longitudinal Care
• Performs image guided and bedside procedures consistent with training - competence - and facility privileges
• All procedures require documents initial and ongoing competency assessment - FPPE/OPPE processes - and privileging consistent with VHA policy
• Ensures completion and documentation of pre and post procedure workup - pain assessment - pain goal - and provider notification when required
• Manages other issues in the Radiology/Nuclear Medicine Department including contrast reactions - vasovagal events - and pain/anxiety
• 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: M - F 8 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized