Certified Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology

Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Certified Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology. The Certified Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology will function in Specialty Care Service. Duties * The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) III Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Medicine 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 * 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 * 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 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 * VA 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: Monday-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position * Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized