Advanced Practice Nurse - Cardiology

About the role

The Sioux Falls VA Health Care System in Sioux Falls, SD is recruiting for (1) 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.

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

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that 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. This is done 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.

Qualifications

• Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)
• Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• Basic Board Certification: Full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP).
• Experience: 2-3 years in cardiology experience preferred.

Benefits

• 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)
• Retail Pension: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting)
• Retirement: Federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance
• Health/Vision/Dental: Federal insurance programs
• Life/Long-Term Care: Federal insurance programs
• Telework: Ad-hoc ONLY
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Pay

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Additional information may be provided during an interview.

Other Information

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).