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Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant 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.

Duties

• The Thoracic Surgery NP - in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team - manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties
• The NP provides comprehensive assessment - diagnosis - education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways
• This position may include inpatient and outpatient care
• it may also include completion of virtual/Econsults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff
• Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor
• The NP works collaboratively across surgery - medicine - nursing - and other professional service lines
• The NP practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• 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 of the position: 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
• Preferred Experience: 1-2 years of APP experience in Pulmonology or a related field 2-3 years of experience as an APP in any field 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 - 0730-1600 Telework: Available - Ad-hoc as determined by the agency policy
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.