Registered Nurse-Home Based Care Cardiac Rehab

Veterans Health Administration • Gainesville, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works in the Specialty Care Department at the Malcom Randall Medical Center, assisting with the development and delivery of care for Veterans enrolled in the Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation (HBCR) Program. HBCR offers an alternative to traditional cardiac rehabilitation for Veterans in rural areas or those unable to use traditional facilities, using telephone and video appointments. The nurse provides holistic, compassionate, Veteran-centered care through collaborative strategies over the program’s twelve-week duration.

The position includes screening and enrolling patients, conducting assessments, and educating patients about exercise, nutrition, stress management, medication adherence, and smoking cessation. The nurse provides referrals as appropriate, coordinates with providers and other service lines, and supports cardiology clinic operations, including patient assessments, consult review and prioritization, and serving as a contact for questions about the cardiology department. The nurse also participates in monthly program-effectiveness calls, analyzes program data, submits required reports, and assists in other Medical Specialty Clinics as needed.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Telework is not authorized, and the position is not virtual. The role requires in-person patient visits as well as telephone-based instruction and support. The position may require flexibility in schedule and assignments.

Requirements

• Proficiency in basic written and spoken English.
• Graduation from an appropriately accredited school of professional nursing, or qualifying equivalent education as described in the announcement.
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted professional nursing registration in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for the assigned Nurse grade and level.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity.
• Ability to set up, manage, and operate highly technological equipment.
• Ability to work effectively in stressful situations and shift priorities as educational needs change.
• U.S. citizenship, subject to the stated exception under VA policy.
• Pass a pre-employment physical evaluation or examination.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program for VA Health Care Personnel.
• Complete required pre-employment screening, onboarding, and application requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of cardiac rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and delivering care to Veterans in the Home Based Cardiac Rehabilitation Program.
• Screen and enroll patients in the HBCR program and provide care throughout its twelve-week duration via telephone appointments.
• Assess patients and provide education on exercise, nutrition, stress management, medication adherence, and smoking cessation.
• Provide appropriate referrals to help patients pursue a heart-healthy lifestyle.
• Communicate with providers and other service lines to help market the program.
• Assess cardiology patients before appointments, including evaluating current problems, taking vital signs, assessing pain, and completing applicable clinical reminders.
• Review, track, and analyze cardiology clinic consults and prioritize consults before scheduling.
• Serve as a primary contact for other services with questions concerning the cardiology department.
• Participate in monthly calls to report on program effectiveness, analyze program data, and provide required reports.
• Assist in other Medical Specialty Clinics as needed.
• Conduct in-person visits to assess patients and provide education and instructions on equipment used by the Home Cardiopulmonary Rehab program.
• Provide instruction and support over the telephone using verbal motivational interviewing skills.

Benefits

• 50 days of paid time off per year, consisting of 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 11 paid Federal holidays.
• Traditional federal pension, with five-year vesting.
• Federal 401(k), with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance; many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement.
• Competitive salary, regular salary increases, and potential performance awards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree