Nurse Practitioner (Pulmonology)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off 50 days/year

Traditional pension and 401K

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to practice to the full extent of education, training, and certification as an independent practitioner in patient care.

The role includes coordinating pulmonary/sleep patients with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to care delivery across outpatient and inpatient settings. The position emphasizes collaboration with physicians, nurses, and other professionals, with opportunities to participate in clinical research and

Qualifications

• Licensed nurse practitioner practicing to full extent within independent practice.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pulmonary/sleep patients with multidisciplinary staff in delivery of complex care.
• Provide teaching to patients and family as needed.
• Serve as consultant to staff for problem-solving in complex care plans.
• Develop and utilize practice guidelines for multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

Clinical assessment

Research coordination

Job description

Summary
The primary purpose of the nurse practitioner is to practice to the full extent of their education - training - and certification - without the clinical supervision or mandatory collaboration of physicians - as a licensed independent practitioner to provide specified medical or other patient care service. They collaborates with other disciplines to develop - implement - and coordinate a system of patient care delivery that promotes communication - teamwork - patient satisfaction - positive outcomes.

Summary
The primary purpose of the nurse practitioner is to practice to the full extent of their education - training - and certification - without the clinical supervision or mandatory collaboration of physicians - as a licensed independent practitioner to provide specified medical or other patient care service. They collaborates with other disciplines to develop - implement - and coordinate a system of patient care delivery that promotes communication - teamwork - patient satisfaction - positive outcomes.
Duties

• Major Duties Include - But are not Limited to: Coordinates Pulmonary/Sleep patients and multidisciplinary staff in the delivery of complex outpatient and inpatient care including patient evaluation - performing or arranging for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures - triage to appropriate care settings - and gathering baseline and follow up data
• Provides teaching to patients and family as needed
• Serves as consultant to multidisciplinary staff in initiating and implementing problem solving strategies for patients with complex care plans
• Develops and utilizes practice guidelines or clinical pathways as necessary to streamline multi-disciplinary evaluation and treatment for pulmonary/sleep patients
• Functions as a stable point of contact for the pulmonary/sleep patient at any stage in the outpatient process
• Provides direct patient care in the outpatient pulmonary/sleep clinics - performing history and physical exams under the supervision of an attending physician and assisting in developing and implementing treatment plans
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals as needed to meet the unique needs of this specialized patient population
• Facilitates consultations and participates in the care of patients pulmonary/sleep and provides follow up care
• Collaborates with defined - physicians - nurses - psychologists - social workers - pharmacists - dieticians - chaplains - and cancer program staff to ensure that the multidisciplinary needs of the pulmonary/sleep patient is met
• Facilitates patient's participation in ongoing clinical research through collaboration with study coordinators and research nurses
• Participate in quality improvement activities - including the monitoring of treatment guidelines
• 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 - Friday 8 am- 5 pm Telework: Ad-Hoc - With Supervisor Approval Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized