Nurse Practitioner (Lung Cancer Screening Program)

The Lung Cancer Screening Program Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a position located in the Pulmonary Division of the Medicine Service. The NP reports directly to Section Chief of Pulmonology.

(a) Participation in Role Orientation and Training provided by existing staff. (b) Organize and lead In-services to share information about the Lung Cancer Screening with clinical staff. This will include interfacing with providers at VA medical centers outside of Durham, and to specifically include Fayetteville VAMC. (c) Interface with Primary Care Teams to identify activities to support recruitment to the project. (d) Work with Ambulatory Care Staff and the local clinical application's coordinator to ensure that the clinical reminders and templates for the project are implemented appropriately. (e) Educate Primary Care Staff on the specifics and goals of the program. (f) Will be one of 2 Primary Points of Contact for the Durham VA Lung Cancer Screening program. (g) Educate Staff and Patients regarding the Risks and Benefits of low dose Chest CT Screening for Lung Cancer. (h) Once eligible patients are identified, the Coordinator will order the CT scan, follow up the results and notify the patient, and arrange appropriate follow-up studies/referrals. (i) Provide Referrals to Smoking Cessation Programs. (j) Monitor and assist with the follow-up of abnormal findings. (k) Monitor adherence to the operational and clinical protocols established for the project. (l) Identify protocol problems and assist in problem resolution efforts. (m)Maintain records and lead the collection and submission of project data into an anticipated National Database. (n) Participate in periodic national teleconferences. (o) Provide regular communication and reports to the LSI. (p) Collaborate with nursing staff assigned to the lung cancer screening program at Durham and Fayetteville VAs. (q) Participate in the weekly Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Conference and assure timely follow-up on all recommendations for those patients presented. (r) Collaborates with other disciplines (i.e., Radiology, Pathology, Radiation Oncology, Hematology/ Oncology, Thoracic Surgery, and Primary Care) to ensure continuity of care. (s) Keeps abreast of latest trends, sills, procedures, and protocols relevant in the area of specialty and serves as a resource person for the Medical Center Staff. (t) Interact with research staff to assist with clinical trials related to lung cancer screening, and to identify appropriate patients for lung cancer treatment trials. 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: Monday - Friday 0800 - 1630 Telework: Ad-hocVirtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.