Nurse Practitioner (Cardiology)

Cardiology Nurse PractitionerThe 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 RewardsPay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awardsPaid 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 VAInsurance: 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 territoryWork Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:30am-4pm or 8:00-4:30pm; Subject to change based on agency needsTelework: Ad-HocVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized