Summary

Columbia VA Medical Center is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Practitioner (NP) Cardiology. Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program. As a Licensed Independent Provider - the NP practices autonomously & in coordination with health care professionals & other individuals. Supports the seamless transition of care between MMU visits and the main cardiology clinic. This position requires traveling up to 85% of the time.

Duties

• The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a professional nurse with advanced clinical knowledge and competence to provide professional assessment - coordination - and planning of multiple health care services - emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the VA mission
• The NP is a licensed independent provider - holds clinical privileges - and practices in collaboration with other health care professionals to provide direct and indirect care
• Clinical core privileges of the Cardiology NP include the management - treatment - and ordering - performing - and interpreting labs - radiography - and other diagnostic tests for acute and chronic cardiac disorders of the adult population
• The NP will be responsible for providing care for cardiac patients in the outpatient setting - acting on behalf of the patients to assure that necessary clinical services are received and that progress is being made toward Cardiology team care goals
• The NP will be responsible for clinical documentation for outpatient services
• Additional Cardiology NP functions will include: Providing high-quality care - increasing access - and improving outcomes for Veterans Performing cardiopulmonary assessments - including heart and lung auscultation - pulse and blood pressure monitoring - inspection of lower extremities for edema and arterial pulses - and assessment of wound sites post-cardiovascular procedures
• Evaluating and following up on established cardiac patients on MMU and in outpatient cardiology clinics
• Developing and implementing an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Participating in and supervising stress testing under cardiologist oversight - including pharmacologic agents such as adenosine - dobutamine - and atropine
• Coordinating care and following up on diagnostic tests such as - but not limited to - ECGs - Holter Monitors - stress tests - echocardiogram - Cardiac CTs and Cardiac MRIs
• Initiating referrals/consults to specialty services
• serving as a VA and community liaison Providing patient and family education on cardiovascular management
• 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 to Friday - variation of 10-hour compressed tours from 7:00am-5:30pm (40 hours/week) - Subject to change based on agency needs
• Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized