Nurse Practitioner (Lung Cancer Screening Program Coordinator)
Veterans Health Administration
Montgomery, Alabama
- Eligibility
- NP
- Unit
- Nurse
Montgomery, Alabama
$99,732–$156,514/year
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Schedule and commitments
- Term
- Permanent
The work and the unit
- Specialty
- Nurse
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking, depth perception, hearing (aide permitted); near/far vision correctable to meet Driver's License requirements.
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- The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), pulling, pushing, repetitive motion and stooping.
- Also asks
- The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment.
- Also asks
- There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.
What's around it?
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,089/mo
- Household income
- $56,811/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
About this role
The Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner (APN) provides a full range of services emphasizing quality, timeliness, and the advancement of the Veterans Affairs (VA) mission. The APN provides advanced clinical practice, consultation, and management in the emergency room, medical inpatient units, and clinics (cardiology, pulmonary, surgery).
The NP is a licensed independent practitioner with advanced education and national certification who provides evidence-based care for a population of patients. The LCS Coordinator will organize and coordinate the implementation and day-to-day operation of Lung Cancer Screening at Central Alabama Health care system. Duties include but not limited to: The Lung Cancer screening (LCS) Coordinator will organize and coordinate the implementation and day to day operation of Lung cancer screening at Central Alabama Health Care System.
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The person in this position will work under the direction of Associate Chief of Staff for Acute Care with the guidance of program Advisory board, to organize the launch of Lung Cancer screening, coordinate day to day program activities, provide education about the program to providers and patients, track and coordinate on going patient care, and collect and report program evaluation data as requested by leadership. The coordinator will serve as a operational resource for local program members, which may include clinical staff from Primary Care, mental health, Pulmonary Medicine, Pathology, medical Oncology and radiation oncology. The coordinator training for the role is available via the LCS Beginners signup sheet-power apps.
In the performance of these assigned duties, the coordinator will assure adherence to any national or Facility protocols, procedures and program plans established for lung cancer screening. Organize and lead in -services to share information about the Lung Cancer Screening Program and clinical staff. Serve as an operational resource for clinical staff involved in the program.
Work with local clinical applications coordinator to ensure that any clinical reminders and templates are implemented appropriately Participate in role orientation per local procedure and training. Work with local clinical applications coordinator to ensure that any clinical reminders and templates are implemented appropriately. Support activities to identify appropriate patients for lung cancer screening Discuss the program and screening harms and benefits with patients (if part of local process).
Facilitate follow up referrals to evidence - based smoking cessation care. Complete clinical documentation in the electronic medical record as needed. Monitor patients due to screening and assist with scheduling screening scans and follow-up procedures.
Collaborate with Radiology to facilitate the efficient scheduling of imaging examinations. Monitor and assist with follow of abnormal findings including referrals of any incidental findings. Monitor adherence to the operational and clinical protocols established for the program.
Lead the collection and submission of data from variety of sources. Maintain records. Provide regular communication with local leadership.
Incorporates research, evidence-based practice, established professional, community, or regulatory standards, and clinical practice guidelines to validate or change clinical practice. Supports dissemination of evidence-based practice, i.e., research, quality improvement monitors, best practices, and performance improvement results. Identifies and evaluates clinical/process opportunities and trends for improvement and takes appropriate action for resolution.
Contributes to the strategic plan of short and long-term goals that impact operations and resources. Demonstrates positive, effective communication skills and professional behaviors that promote cooperation and teamwork with internal and external customers. Leads a patient care team.
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.
Prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions. Other 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: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. (Work schedule is subject to change to accommodate the needs of the agency). Telework: Ad Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements
Education
A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited 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). NOTE: Foreign Education.
Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License - All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
Basic
Certifications
All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) from one of the following: the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or other nationally recognized certifying body in the area in which the Nurse Practitioner is academically prepared. NOTE: Grandfathering Provision - All persons currently employed in VHA in 0610 series and an APN (NP) assignment that are also performing the duties as described in the qualification standard on the effective date of the standard (1/29/2024) are considered to have met all qualification requirements for the grade held including positive education and licensure/certification. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) II: Exception to Licensure for Graduate Nurse Technicians.
Candidates who otherwise meet the basic requirements, but do not possess the required licensure and/or certification, may be appointed at the entry step of the Nurse II, as a Graduate Nurse Technician - Nurse Practitioner on a temporary appointment up to any period not-to-exceed one year and a day under the authority of 38 U. S. C. § 405(c)(2)(B). Scope: Demonstrates leadership in delivering and improving holistic care through collaborative strategies with others Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for APN (NP). Nurse II is considered the entry grade level for APN (NPs); no experience is required.
Dimension Requirement: APNs (NPs) at level II are expected to meet the following dimension
requirements
Clinical Practice. Delivers evidence-based health care, demonstrating proficiency in the ability to manage a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus.
Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to evaluate the patient care delivery system within a patient panel or program, presents findings and contributes to changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of veteran/patient care. Leadership. Works effectively as a leader within a team/unit/group and seeks interdisciplinary collaboration as appropriate to enhance patient care.
Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills to develop expertise in area of practice. Professionalism/Collegiality.
Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork. Participates in interdisciplinary teams and processes that positively impact patient outcomes. The following Scope, Education and Experience, and Dimension criteria must be met to qualify for Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) III: Scope: Executes position responsibilities that demonstrate leadership, experience, and creative approaches to management of complex client care.
Education and Experience Requirement: Meets basic education requirement for an APN (NP) AND one year of specialized APN (NP) experience equivalent to the Nurse II grade level. Dimension Requirement: APN (Nurse Practitioners) at grade III is expected to meet the following dimension
requirements
Clinical Practice. Influences and models the delivery of evidence - based health care, demonstrating expertise in managing a patient panel, population, or program. Outcome Focus.
Leads and implements changes that enhance the quality and timeliness of Veteran/patient care applying research and evidence in the delivery of healthcare for patient populations. Leadership. Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams informed by structured approaches and processes to improve outcomes that positively impact care for a patient panel, population, or program.
Professional Development. Acquires knowledge and skills, then disseminates acquired information within and/or outside the medical facility. Professionalism/Collegiality.
Initiates and leads interdisciplinary teams developing systems that positively impact outcomes at the panel, population, or program level. Demonstrates effective communication skills and professional behavior, promoting cooperation and teamwork Physical
Requirements
The physical requirements of this position include lifting, prolonged standing and sitting, frequent bending, walking (distance), climbing, reaching (overhead, extensive/repetitive), pulling, pushing, repetitive motion and stooping. The mental/sensory requirements include recall, reasoning, problem-solving, hearing, speaking clearly, writing legibly, keyboarding, reading and logical thinking, depth perception, hearing (aide permitted); near/far vision correctable to meet Driver's License requirements. The environment's pace can vary from steady to a sometimes-fast pace requiring handling of multiple priorities, frequent, sometimes intense customer interactions, and the ability to adapt to frequent changes in a sometimes-noisy environment.
There may be the need to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to disease, illness and hazardous materials.
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How this role fits you
About the employer
Nationally the VA describes itself as the largest U.S. nurse employer, with more than 120,000 RNs, APNs, LPNs, and nursing assistants. The VA has said it is on pace to reduce staff by nearly 30,000 by the end of FY2025…
On your path
Nurse Practitioner is advanced-practice territory. The long route; independence depends on your state.
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