Nurse Practitioner - Lakeland

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.

• 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.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• Master’s degree in Nursing.
• One or more years of nursing or clinical examination experience (preferred).
• Compensation & Pension (C P) examination experience (preferred).
• Experience with computerized charting and healthcare documentation systems (preferred).
• Previous experience in occupational health, military health evaluations, or ambulatory clinic environments (preferred).
• Strong clinical assessment, examination, and diagnostic interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, objectivity, and claimant‑centered communication during evaluations.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, diagnostic procedures, and evidence‑based clinical practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced clinical environment while maintaining quality and timeliness standards.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within interdisciplinary and operations teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.
• Typing proficiency of at least 35 WPM (preferred).

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