Advanced Practice Nurse - PulmonaryUS Department of Veterans Affairs • Durham, North Carolina, United States
Advanced Practice Nurse - Pulmonary
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
- Durham, North Carolina, United States
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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: 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
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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