Advanced Practice Nurse- Cardiology
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · Danville, IL · 1 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
Duties
- Independently manages a panel of patients with cardiovascular conditions with an emphasis on cardiovascular disease management using evidence-based practice
- Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal cardiovascular care 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
- Affasses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Current certification as a Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a U.S. state or territory
- Experience in cardiology or related field
- Knowledge of evidence-based practice and cardiovascular disease management
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Skills
- Cardiovascular disease management
- Evidence-based practice
- Collaborative care
- Laboratory interpretation
- Pharmacology
- Education and counseling
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package including competitive pay, paid time off, retirement benefits, and health insurance
- Work schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
- Telework eligibility
- Permanent change of station (PCS) not authorized
Pay
- Competitive salary with regular increases and potential for performance awards
Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm
Benefits
- 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays)
- Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
- Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care insurance