Nurse Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery

About the role

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

Responsibilities

• The Thoracic Surgery NP — in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team — manages the care of patients in the Thoracic Surgery and Pulmonary Transplant Specialties
• The NP provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, education and medication management for patients in both surgical and non-surgical management pathways
• This position may include inpatient and outpatient care; it may also include completion of virtual/E-consults in collaboration with Thoracic Surgery/Pulmonary Transplant staff
• Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor
• The NP works collaboratively across surgery, medicine, nursing, and other professional service lines
• The NP practices to the full extent of their education, training, and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• Independently manages a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease 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
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence

Qualifications

• One full and unrestricted license 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 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% VA contributions
• Insurance: Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care (many programs can be carried into retirement)
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Pay

Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards.

Schedule

• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Telework: Available
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position