Advanced Practice Provider for Nocturnal / Weekend Coverage

Summary Practices in the Surgical Service to the full extent of education - training - and certification. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: demonstrated competency in first-line management of critically ill cardiovascular/surgical ICU patients-immediate postop cardiac surgery - acute coronary syndrome - heart failure - arrhythmias - hemodynamic instability; proficiency with invasive hemodynamic monitoring - mechanical ventilation - vasoactive/inotropic drips - and mechanical circulatory support devices (IABP - Impella). Duties 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 practiceProvides assessments - evaluations - and care coordination of VeteransDevelops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease managementDemonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the teamOrders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studiesPrescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventionsAides in health promotion - disease prevention - and health educationInitiates referrals/consults for services - serving as a VA and community liaisonProvides education to patients and their familiesAssesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomesProvides consultation regarding Veterans with surgical specialty problemsMeet standards and regulatory requirements - such as Joint Commission - Performance Measures - and Clinical Practice GuidelinesCollaborates with the interdisciplinary team in planning - implementation - and evaluation of surgical care for VeteransExemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and ExcellencePreferred Experience: Demonstrated competency in first-line management of critically ill cardiovascular and surgical ICU patients - including independent experience with immediate postoperative cardiac surgical patient management - acute coronary syndrome - heart failure - arrhythmias - and hemodynamic instabilityProficiency with invasive hemodynamic monitoring - mechanical ventilation - vasoactive/inotropic drips - and mechanical circulatory support devices such as IABP and ImpellaDemonstrated competency in the management of critically ill cardiovascular patients - including post cardiac surgery - heart failure - acute coronary syndrome - arrhythmias - and hemodynamic instabilityVA 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: Night shift with rotating on-call and weekendsTelework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual positionPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized