Summary

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center - Milwaukee - Wisconsin - in the Medicine Division. The Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) practices in Hematology/Oncology Service to provide a full range of 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 practices to the full extent of their education - training - and certification
• Core functions are outlined in the clinical privileges that correspond with this position
• The NP has prescriptive authority for a panel of patients or program as indicated by their position
• 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 patients with acute and chronic health conditions with an emphasis on health promotion and disease prevention using evidence-based practice
• Develops and implements an individualized plan to achieve optimal population health and disease management
• Demonstrates leadership and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team
• Orders and interprets labs - tests - and diagnostic studies
• Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions
• Initiates referrals and consults to specialty services
• Provides education to patients and their families
• Assesses and adjusts the plan of care as needed to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Exemplifies the ICARE core values of-Integrity - Commitment - Advocacy - Respect - and Excellence
• APN responsibilities in Hematology / Oncology may include the following specialty-focused duties: Collaborate with the physicians - nurses and other disciplines to provide care in the Outpatient Clinics - including the Chemotherapy Infusion Center and the inpatient oncology unit
• Provide ongoing patient care and management of health problems in Hematology and Oncology patient populations
• Order appropriate diagnostic tests - further specifies in clinical privileges
• Evaluate patient for other health care needs and request consultation as indicated
• Teach and counsel patients and families in hematology/oncology care - overall medical conditions - initiate the plan of care and intervene with most suited treatment modalities for the patient
• Prescribe medications - diet - supplies - and home health needs according to clinical privileges
• VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary - regular salary increases - potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: Up to 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: Day Shift 0730-1600 CST Telework: As determined by the agency policy
• Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized