Advanced Practice Nurse - Cardiology
About the role
The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, SD is recruiting for one full-time Advanced Practice Nurse - Cardiology within Specialty Care. The APN will be responsible for consultative services and developing treatment plans for the management of Veterans in outpatient, inpatient, Community Living Center, and emergency department settings. This is an open continuous announcement until April 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred every two weeks until filled.
The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This approach empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well‑being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements — seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well‑being.
Responsibilities
- Independently practices as a NP providing a full range of services utilizing treatment guidelines in the delivery of high‑quality care
- Leads the delivery of care to assure continuity of care and peer accountability for practice — improving outcomes of panel/program
- Assess, diagnose, treat, and evaluate care that promotes wellness and prevents disease, injury, and disability
- Order and/or interpret laboratory and diagnostic studies and procedures
- Consult and collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to manage complex health problems
Requirements
- Hold a full and unrestricted license to practice as an Advanced Practice Nurse from any U.S. state or territory
Benefits
- Paid Time Off: 50 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5‑year vesting) and federal 401(k) with up to 5% matching contributions by VA
- Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long‑term care plans (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Pay
Competitive salary with regular salary increases and potential for performance awards.
Schedule
Standard work schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Telework is available on an ad‑hoc basis only.