The Compensation and Pension (C&P) Nurse Practitioner (NP) performs history and physical examinations, evaluations, and orders appropriate diagnostic studies, and acts within the guidelines and quality indicators set forth by Disability Medical Assessment (DMA), Regional Office, and C&P Service at Battle Creek VA Medical Center,

Duties

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards The C&P NP will be responsible for generating C&P exam reports utilizing CAPRI/CPRS templates; diction templates and/or other methods as approved by the Chief, C&P Service - for the official record of the Veteran's C&P and Integrated Disability Examination Evaluation System (IDES) examinations. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate Veterans served by the MG-HCS in the C&P department. Demonstrates leadership in the C&P Service and demonstrates the ability to work effectively between the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). Uses effective decision-making and leadership in the application of the C&P evaluation of the Veteran Review completed exams for quality using clinical knowledge and skillset for rating purposes Reviews all medical records inclusive of service treatment records, current medical treatment records, all private medical records, VBMS & Virtual records when requested by the Regional Office in evaluating and submitting medical opinions for the Veterans disability claims. Works co-operatively with all inter-disciplinary staff, administrative staff, case managers, etc. Encounter all disability exams into CPRS local system after each evaluation has been released to the various Regional Offices as means of providing feedback to Veterans. Gives appropriate notice for vacation to minimize clinical cancellations and collaborates with the Chief of C&P Service Responds to emails from Raters, requests for addendums/clarifications and addressing any insufficiencies in a timely manner. Performs C&P examinations according to VBA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and maintains and acceptable examination report performance, quality of evaluations will be checked twice a year to maintain FPPE/OPPE privileges. Assists the Chief, C&P Service, with the development and implementation of new programs, studies and policies for the C&P Service department only in accordance with Central Office directives and policies for C&P Services. Formally or informally teaches staff about topics relating to C&P. Teaches Veterans about the C&P process in an effort for them to gain better insight into the disability process and their medical disabilities for improving lifestyle. Maintains CME certification and all training requirements to include, but not limited to, TMS and DMA, including required BCLS and optional ACLS. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8AM to 4:30PM

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(d), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The approving official may authorize a waiver of the requirement for ACEN or CCNE accreditation of any degree in nursing provided the college or university has regional accreditation from an accrediting body recognized by the Department of Education at the time of the candidate's graduation and the composite qualifications of the applicant warrant such consideration. OR The completion of coursework equivalent to a nursing degree in a MSN Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration constitutes the completion of an approved course of study of professional nursing. Students should submit the certificate of professional nursing to sit for the NCLEX to the VA along with a copy of the MSN transcript. (Reference VA Handbook 5005, Appendix G6) OR In cases of graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing, possession of a current, full, active and unrestricted registration will meet the requirement for graduation from an approved school of professional nursing. Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing or the Commission (ACEN-Formerly NCLAC) or the Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Current, full, active, and unrestricted registration as a graduate professional nurse in a State, Territory or Commonwealth (i.e., Puerto Rico) of the United States, or the District of Columbia. Nurse Practitioners must be licensed or otherwise recognized as a nurse practitioner in a State and maintain full and current certification as a nurse practitioner from the American Nurses Association or another nationally recognized certifying body. The certification must be in the specialty to which the individual is being appointed or selected. Grade Determinations: The following criteria must be met in determining the grade assignment of candidates, and if appropriate, the level within a grade: Nurse I Level III - An ADN or Diploma in Nursing and approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR an ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a BSN with approximately 1-2 years of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing (MSN) or related field with a BSN and no additional nursing practice/experience. Nurse II - A BSN with approximately 2-3 years of nursing practice/experience; OR ADN or Diploma in Nursing and a Bachelor's degree in a related field and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Master's degree in nursing or related field with a BSN and approximately 1-2 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree in nursing or meets basic requirements for appointment and has doctoral degree in a related field with no additional nursing practice/experience required. Nurse III - Master's degree in nursing or related field with BSN and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience; OR a Doctoral degree and approximately 2-3 year's of nursing practice/experience. Note regarding MSN degrees: If your MSN was obtained via a Bridge Program that qualifies for professional nursing registration, a BSN is not required. Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-6 Nurse Qualification Standard.

Education

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.

Contacts

• Address Battle Creek VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road Battle Creek, MI 49037 US
• Name: Joe Serovy
• Phone: 260-704-8125
• Email: [email protected]