Advanced Practice Nurse - Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Summary

The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN)/Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Cardiology Service to provide a full range of Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The NP provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management.

Duties

The NP is a LIP with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence­based care for a population of patients. Major duties and responsibilities of the position: - Independently manage a panel of patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice. - Develop and implement an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management. - Demonstrate leadership and work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team. - Order and interpret labs, tests, and diagnostic studies. - Prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. - Initiate referrals and consults to specialty services. - Provide education to patients and their families. - Assess and adjust the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes. - Exemplify the ICARE core values of-Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect, and Excellence. CARDIOLOGY ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY/PACEMAKER SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in this role, functions independently and in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, providing comprehensive guideline directed evidence based care to cardiology patients. This position is one of a group of Cardiology Advanced Practice Providers who respond to cardiology consult requests from within the hospital as well as from the VISN facilities. The APP provides care to Veterans in the Electrophysiology/Pacemaker/Cardiology Clinic, delivering care in the outpatient setting, by face to face, telephone and telemedicine visits. Interacts with patients within acute care, emergency department, Cardiac Cath Lab/EP lab, and/or the community living centers (CLC). The population served includes male and female veterans across the adult lifespan, as well as active duty personnel. Patients managed in the Electrophysiology/Pacemaker clinic by the APP may have complex co­morbidities such as arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation/flutter, ventricular tachycardia, heart block, or other diseases including hypertension, COPD, diabetes, valvular diseases, coronary artery disease, cerebral vascular disease, auto immune disorders and renal impairment. Primary functions of this role include: - Interrogate and evaluate device function and identify normal or abnormal function - Sound knowledge of device function and ability to reprogram as necessary - Identify rhythms and interpret all information - Download device interrogation by remote transmission and interpreting results - Complete cardiac procedural consults for pacemakers/defibrillators/lead extractions/ablations and other EP procedures for patients in the Pacemaker Clinic; make note with recommendations for peri-op device management for upcoming surgerical procedures - Evaluate patients for appropriate use of Life Vests, orders the vest through prosthetics; educates patients and caregivers on the use and care of a life vest and alternative therapies and follow these patients monthly in clinic - Evaluate and schedule patients for MRI, make sure device is MRI compatible, older than 6 weeks and that there are no additional or abandoned leads through an x-ray. iIterrogate and reprogramm devices prior to the MRI, and monitor the rhythm and pulse oximeter during the MRI - Interrogate and test device again post MRI and return to normal settings - Provide comprehensive guideline directed evidence based care to patients with pacemaker devices - Implement assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with complex co­morbidities - Prescribe individualized pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions for treatment of heart conditions and related medical problems - Educate patient, significant others and affiliated medical center staff on health care issues (medications, diet, lifestyle changes, follow up). - Facilitate the completion of informed consents prior to the procedure - Admit and discharge patients to OBS status post invasive cardiac procedures. - Mentor to APRN students. - Acts as consultant and resource to other departments. 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 thru Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

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.

Qualifications and evaluation

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Your application, resume, C.V., and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. NOTE: Candidate's education, scope, and length of nursing practice (experience) will be considered in determining the grade and salary of the applicant selected. The recommended salary may be at any point in the range listed for this vacancy. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from CCNE or ACEN 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.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 08/17/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13023493. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Required documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: PLEASE NOTE: Applicants who are Current, PERMANENT Employees of Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital; VISN 12, or any VA/VHA facility (including CBOCs and Clinics) - MUST UPLOAD a copy of their MOST RECENT (2026) SF-50 that IS NOT for an award, incentive, or bonus and indicates Permanent Tenure. Applicants may upload a copy of their January 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment SF-50. ALL APPLICANTS (including current/permanent employees AND U.S. Citizens) - Must upload a -- Resume must include the following information: 1) FULL NAME of college/university where RN degree(s) was obtained 2) CITY AND STATE of college/university where degree was obtained 3) MONTH AND YEAR of graduation and TYPE OF DEGREE (ADN/BSN/MSN...) COMPLETED PLEASE NOTE: Degree/School accreditation cannot be completed without ALL of the above information. If we cannot verify accreditation, Applicant might not be referred. Please be sure to complete the Assessment portion of the Application Questionnaire and include all RN license information - including state, RN License Number and Expiration Date. If we cannot verify the RN license Applicant might not be referred. Resume Special Note for Applications: To complete your application, please use the following link https://vacareers.va.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/Resume.docx to download the standard Clinical Resume Document. This one-page document does not need to be modified and must be uploaded into the two-page restricted 'Resume' document upload field. Your full resume/CV may be uploaded without page limitation into the 'Other' document upload field. The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc. Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Resume PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Veterans' Preference Note: Preference eligible candidates and other Veterans will be given preference when qualification of candidates are approximately equal for Title 38 positions in VHA. When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Additional information

Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.