Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology)

The Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves in Specialty Care/Cardiology, providing Veteran-centered, evidence-based cardiology care with strong team-based collaboration, consultation, and patient management. The NP practices to the full extent of education, training, and certification, with responsibilities defined by approved clinical privileges supporting the VA mission. This role enhances coordinated Veteran care across cardiology teams. It strengthens quality outcomes for all of VA.

The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is an advanced practice provider responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based cardiovascular care to Veterans within the Cardiology Service. The NP functions as an independent practitioner, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic cardiac conditions. The NP collaborates closely with cardiologists and the interdisciplinary heart care team to improve patient outcomes, promote heart-healthy lifestyles, and reduce cardiovascular risk across the Veteran population. 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 Veterans with cardiovascular conditions, including heart failure, arrhythmias, coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, hypertension, and related comorbidities. Conducts comprehensive cardiac-focused assessments, including history, physical examination, and evaluation of cardiac symptoms. Develops, implements, and routinely evaluates individualized care plans to optimize cardiac health and promote disease prevention and risk reduction. Orders, interprets, and evaluates cardiac-specific diagnostic testing such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, lipid panels, and other relevant studies. Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies in alignment with clinical guidelines and scope of practice, including management of cardiac medications. Initiates referrals and consults to specialty areas such as electrophysiology, heart failure programs, cardiac rehabilitation, and vascular services. Provides patient and family education on cardiac conditions, medication adherence, lifestyle modification, and self-management strategies. Demonstrates leadership within the cardiology care team and collaborates with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other disciplines to ensure coordinated, high-quality care. Adjusts treatment plans based on patient response, clinical findings, and evolving health needs to optimize cardiovascular outcomes. Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. Preferred Experienced: Cardiology 3-5 years experience. 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 7:30am-4pm or 8:00-4:30pm; Subject to change based on agency needs Telework: Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.