Advanced Practice Nurse - Pulmonary

The Advanced Practice Nurse for the outpatient Pulmonary Team at the Durham VA Medical Center is fully qualified - licensed - and nationally certified to function in both a clinical and administrative role in accordance with the guidelines and policies of the Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

• Specific duties include but are not limited to: Clinical: Manages outpatients in the Pulmonary Service in accordance with applicable medical practice guidelines and within the incumbent's authorized scope of practice
• Conducts comprehensive and problem-focused histories and physical examinations - orders and interprets diagnostic studies - establishes diagnoses - and develops and implements treatment plans - including the prescribing of medications consistent with prescriptive authority
• Participates as a key member of the patient care team to formulate treatment plans and monitor patient progress
• Utilizes and promotes approved standards of care - procedures - methods - techniques - safety precautions - and protocols in their application to patients
• Collaborates with other medical center health care resources to ensure continuity of care
• Keeps abreast of the latest trends - skills - procedures - equipment - and protocols relevant to the care of pulmonary patients
• Facilitates the care of patients as well as their entry and exit from various health care systems by establishing and maintaining liaison with a variety of medical specialists and associated staff
• Works with the Duke Fellowship Program and Duke Fellows on outpatient clinics - scheduling - and inbox monitoring
• Administrative/Education/Research: Promotes and participates in the delivery of patient and family health care education
• Coordinates the administrative functioning of the Pulmonary Outpatient Service as directed by the Section Chief
• Attends conferences and committee meetings as assigned
• Participates in - directs - and provides opportunities for staff development through in service education
• Facilitates responses and actions to patient inquiries regarding care and treatment received
• Assumes self-development responsibilities and maintains current knowledge of trends in the management of pulmonary patients
• Participates in clinical research programs when appropriate
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• Performs other administrative - educational - and/or research duties as assigned
• 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 - 8:00am-4:30pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized