Summary

The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - in collaboration with the interprofessional team - manages the care of patients in the Cardiology Department. The CNS utilizes specialized advanced knowledge and skills to perform initial and ongoing assessment - diagnosis - education - and disease management to provide comprehensive care to this complex patient population. Works collaboratively with attending Cardiologists - Fellows - Residents - and Nursing within and across service lines.

Duties

• The Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) 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 CNS has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• The CNS is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients
• The CNS practices in Specialty Care Service to provide a full range of services emphasizing quality - timeliness - and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission
• The CNS provides advanced clinical practice - consultation - and management
• This position may include inpatient - outpatient and/or virtual care
• it may include travel to other ambulatory settings
• 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
• Order and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Makes appropriate referrals for patients and families
• Initiates referrals/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 through Friday
• 0800 to 1630 Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized