Nurse Practitioner
This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA.
The Advanced Practice Provider will perform face-to face, in-clinic assessments/evaluations with Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require a direct clinical exam of the Veteran (e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.).
This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of high reliability when working in an independent atmosphere with little oversight.
Duties include the following.
Prepare for and deliver exceptional Veteran care during all interactions
Complete and submit all required documentation expeditiously and accurately, including DBQs in the required format
Provide delivery and operational excellence by performing exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, embracing change with agility and adaptability, and maintaining accountabilities for all assigned commitments
Apply clinical skills to include data gathering and analysis, communications with an emphasis on relationship development and growth, demonstration and application of knowledge and expertise in specialized areas
Education/Experience:
Master's (Required)
Family or Adult Certification (Required)
Active Nurse Practitioner License in state of employment
Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupational medicine (Preferred)
Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or working with the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred
Technological Skills:
Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of family practice or internal medicine skills (e.g., musculoskeletal assessment is 70% of exams, general neuro exam)
Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems
Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Work schedule:
Monday through Friday
No weekends
No holidays
Additional Requirements:
Current BLS Certification required
Immunizations Required:
TB Screening (less than one year old)
Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)
Immunizations Strongly Recommended:
• COVID vaccination and boosters
• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
• Flu Immunization (within current season)
