Nurse Practitioner - Specialty Clinic; Hematology

Summary

Summary The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in the Hematology 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. The Hematology NP — in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team — manages the care of patients in the Hematology Service.

• The NP works collaboratively with the Medical staff to complete virtual/chart review consults.
• The NP provides assessment, diagnosis, education, and medication management for patients.
• Other duties may also be assigned to assist the facility as determined by the Specialty Section Chief and/or Administrative Supervisor.
• This position may include inpatient and outpatient care.
• 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.

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 –  Telework:
Ad-hoc – as determined by the Agency policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
Not authorized