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
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from 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. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN), Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN), or Master of Science degree in Nursing (MSN) must be fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission On Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Verification of accreditation may be obtained from http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm or https://directory.ccnecommunity.org/reports/accprog.asp.- If your school has changed names, or is no longer in existence, you must provide this information in your application.
If your school was accredited by ACEN or CCNE at the time of graduation, but is no longer listed on the websites, you must provide documentation of accreditation with your application packet.
Carlos.Castillo@va.gov · 616-249-5300 X38031
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $79904 – $139497/yr.
Applications close on 2026-09-14.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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