Advanced Practice Nurse - Pulmonary

<p>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.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>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. 8. 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</p><h3>Requirements</h3>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 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.