The Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) for Cardiology Consults at the Miami Medical Center whose primary areas of responsibility will involve the outpatient Cardiology Consult clinic as well as the management and oversight of outpatient cardioversions and coverage for the cardiac stress lab. The department is seeking an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) with prior experience in cardiology.

Duties

The candidatewill function as the Coordinator for the Cardiology clinics under Medical Services. These task will include but are not limited to: Answering phone calls from cardiology clinic patients, assist with medication refills, order necessary cardiac tests and arrange expedited clinic visits when needed. Performing stress tests with indirect supervision of a cardiologist. Types of stress tests include treadmill ECG, treadmill and pharmacologic stress nuclear imaging and echocardiograms. Monitor patients during cardiac rehabilitation. Evaluate, treat and coordinate the care of patients with heart failure. Provide ongoing care for inpatient and/or outpatients. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Financial Disclosure Report: Not required.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level I - An Associate Degree (ADN) or Diploma in Nursing, with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse I Level II - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 1 year of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a bachelor's degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience; OR a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) with no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Experience described below is highly preferred. 1. Patient Assessment: Conducting thorough cardiac focused patient assessments, including medical history reviews and physical examinations, to identify cardiac issues. 2. Diagnostic Testing: Ordering, performing, or basic interpretation of diagnostic tests such as EKGs, echocardiograms, stress tests, and blood work. 3. Management of Cardiac Conditions: Providing care for patients with a variety of cardiac conditions, such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes. 4. Patient Education: Educating patients and their families about heart health, disease management, and lifestyle modifications. 5. Medication Management: Prescribing and managing cardiac medications, adjusting dosages as necessary, and monitoring for side effects. 6. Pre- and Post-Operative Care: Assisting in pre- and post-operative care for patients undergoing cardiac procedures like angioplasty, stent placement, or heart surgery. 7. Collaboration and Referrals: Working collaboratively with cardiologists and referring patients to other specialists when necessary. 8. Emergency Care: Providing immediate care in emergency situations, such as heart attacks or severe arrhythmias. (ACLS and BLS certification is required). 9. Follow-Up Care: Managing follow-up appointments to monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly. 10.Research and Continuous Learning: Keeping up-to-date with advancements in cardiology and participating in relevant research when applicable. 11. Triaging Referrals: Must be able to appropriate triage consults and understand the appropriate use of diagnostic cardiovascular testing. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office. Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. This position requires potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, stooping, sitting, bending, pulling, and pushing. Transferring patients and objects may be required. The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to don protective clothing in isolation situations or operative/invasive procedures. The incumbent may occasionally be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders. The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations, able to shift priorities based on patient needs. Must complete annual Employee Health requirements, such as annual TB screening or testing, as a condition of employment.

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Tiasia Davis
• Phone: 6823132343
• Email: [email protected]