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Job Field: Legal Jobs
Location: Kansas City, MO
Salary: Please contact for more information
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Phone: (816)922-2522

JOB SUMMARY:

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Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 650235 (include # on all documents)

The Kansas City VAMC is currently seeking a full time nurse practitioner for the Cardiology Service.  The Cardiology Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for the coordination of care of cardiology patients and consultation.   The NP will work closely with assigned specialty service(s) patients to assess, coordinate and provide direct care in collaboration with providers and team members. 

 This announcement is open until filled.  First referrals will be made after May 8, 2012.  Additional referrals will be made as necessary after that date until position is filled.  

To fulfill President Lincoln's promise – "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" – by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

The Kansas City Veterans Affairs Medical Center is a tertiary care facility and is classified as a Clinical Referral Level I Facility.   It is a teaching hospital providing a full range of patient services, with state-of-the-art technology as well as education and research.   Comprehensive health care is provided through primary care and tertiary care in subspecialty medicine, surgery, psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation.   Kansas City is a major metropolitan area with a low cost of living and some of the most affordable housing in the nation.   The area has been designated one of the most "livable" cities in the United States, with an excellent school system, attractive parkways, gardens, and Plazas.   The "City of Fountains" offers big city attractions including NASCAR, major league sports, housing festivals, superb visual and performing arts, and great jazz.

 Salary and grade will be determined upon qualifications and experience.

Applicants must not be listed on the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office of Inspector General Sanctions database.

Clinical privileges must be recommended by the Chief, Staff/Professional Standards Board and granted by the Director of Kansas City VAMC.  The provider must provide complete credentialing and privileging information in a timely, expeditious way to the Credentialing Office.   Employment is contingent on the ability of the provider to be credentialed by the VA Credentialing Office.

 

First area of consideration will be given to permanent Kansas City VAMC employees.  Internal and External Candidates will be considered.    

As a VA professional nurse, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.

VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities.  

For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .  

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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U.S. Citizenship

Full unrestricted Licensure, Certification, or Registration required.

Must pass pre-employment examination.

Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required.

Background and/or Security Investigation required.

English Language Proficiency required.