Nurse Practitioner (33158)

Description SUMMARY The Nurse Practitioner (NP) is responsible for conducting Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations, Physical Health Assessments (PHAs), Department of the Interior (DOI) examinations, and related claimant evaluations for veterans, active-duty service members, reservists, and other designated populations within the clinic setting. The Nurse Practitioner performs focused history and physical examinations, reviews medical and service records, evaluates diagnostic testing, and completes detailed evaluative reports in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA), and organizational guidelines. This role supports clinical quality, operational efficiency, claimant satisfaction, and regulatory compliance by ensuring timely, accurate, and professional examination services. Nurse Practitioners in this role do not function as primary care providers and do not prescribe medications, provide treatment, or establish ongoing plans of care under this scope of practice. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for veterans and service members. - Conduct Physical Health Assessments (PHAs), reservist annual physicals, Department of the Interior (DOI) examinations, and related claimant evaluations. - Obtain comprehensive claimant health histories and perform focused physical examinations and assessments. - Review Functional Capacity Certificates, medical records, service records, diagnostics, and claimant-provided documentation to support evaluation processes. - Utilize clinical assessment findings and medical judgment to formulate medical diagnoses and opinions when applicable within examination guidelines. - Complete timely, accurate, legible, and compliant clinical documentation and evaluative reports in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and client requirements. - Conduct and interpret diagnostic testing including Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs), Electrocardiograms (EKGs), and Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) testing as appropriate. - Assist with blood draws, diagnostic support, and additional clinical tasks when needed. - Ensure all reports, addendums, and required documentation are completed within established submission timelines and quality expectations. - Maintain familiarity with VBA worksheets, DMA guidelines, VHA/VBA examination standards, and applicable client requirements. - Participate in chart reviews, quality improvement initiatives, utilization review activities, and operational workflow improvements. - Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to claimant rights, confidentiality, and customer service standards. - Maintain professionalism, objectivity, and unbiased clinical documentation in all examination activities. - Collaborate effectively with Medical Assistants, operational leadership, providers, and support staff to ensure smooth clinic operations and claimant flow. - Serve as a mentor and clinical resource for Medical Assistants, and operational staff as needed. - Communicate operational concerns, workflow issues, or opportunities for improvement to leadership in a timely manner. - Participate in provider meetings, training activities, continuing education, and operational updates to maintain current knowledge of clinical and operational standards. - Adjust effectively to fluctuating claimant volumes, operational demands, and scheduling changes while maintaining quality and professionalism. - Perform additional clinical or operational duties as assigned based on business needs. Qualifications MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Education and/or Experience