Pulmonary Advanced Practice Nurse — Whole-Health Care (Des Moines)

Diversity Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Total rewards package

Paid time off

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Central Iowa VA Healthcare Facility in Des Moines, IA is recruiting for a Full-Time APN - Pulmonary to join the Pulmonology Service. The Advanced Practice Nurse will provide a full range of clinical services with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention within a Whole Health System of care.

The role emphasizes independent patient management, consultation support for pulmonology outpatients, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality Veterans Affairs

Responsibilities

• Independently manage patients with acute and chronic health conditions with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Provide consultation and follow-up for pulmonology patients in the outpatient setting at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines
• Develop and implement individualized plans to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrate leadership and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies
• Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and initiate referrals to specialty services
• Educate patients and families and adjust care plans as needed to achieve outcomes
• Act as surrogates for pulmonology colleagues when they are on leave and work within privileges

Job description

The Central Iowa VA Healthcare Facility in Des Moines, IA is recruiting for a Full-Time APN - Pulmonary to join the Pulmonology Service. The Advanced Practice Nurse will provide a full range of clinical services with emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention within a Whole Health System of care.

The role emphasizes independent patient management, consultation support for pulmonology outpatients, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality Veterans Affairs