Registered Nurse - Outpatient Cardiology

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• This Registered Nurse - Outpatient Cardiology position is located in the Nursing, Specialty Service at the Augusta, ME location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Duties include but are not limited to: Patient Assessment - Conduct pre-visit assessments including vital signs, weight, cardiac history review, and symptom evaluation (chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, edema) prior to provider examination. Diagnostic Test Coordination - Prepare patients for and assist with cardiac diagnostic procedures such as EKGs, stress tests, Holter monitor placement/removal, and echocardiograms, ensuring accurate documentation of results. Medication Management - Educate patients on cardiac medications (anticoagulants, beta-blockers, antihypertensives, statins), monitor for side effects, and reconcile medication lists at each visit. Patient Education - Provide teaching on cardiovascular risk factor modification, including diet, exercise, smoking cessation, weight management, and disease-specific self-care (heart failure, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease). Care Coordination - Communicate with cardiologists, primary care providers, and specialists to coordinate treatment plans, referrals, and follow-up care; assist with prior authorizations for procedures and medications. Telephone Triage - Field patient phone calls regarding symptoms, medication questions, or concerns, applying clinical judgment to determine urgency and appropriate follow-up (same-day visit, ED referral, or routine scheduling). Documentation - Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with clinic policies and regulatory standards. Chronic Disease Monitoring - Monitor patients with chronic cardiac conditions (heart failure, hypertension, arrhythmias) through regular follow-up, remote monitoring device data review, and INR/lab result tracking for anticoagulation management. Emergency Response - Recognize and respond appropriately to acute cardiac events or decompensation within the clinic setting, including initiating emergency protocols and CPR/AED use as needed. Infection Control & Safety - Adhere to infection control protocols, maintain a safe clinical environment, and ensure proper handling/disposal of medical equipment and supplies. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Karen Chapman karen.chapman@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more EDRP Assignment Code: Q1 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Notifications: This position is an AFGE Bargaining Unit position This position is in the Excepted Service This position is covered by a special rate Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees. Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held. 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 VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

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