Examiner Nurse Practitioner

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES Job Responsibilities

• Conduct Comprehensive Medical Disability Examinations:
  Perform thorough and focused medical evaluations of Veterans, including reviewing their medical history, conducting physical examinations, and assessing the impact of disabilities on their daily life and functional abilities. 10% travel is required to include other LSGS Clinics.
• Review and Analyze Medical Records:
  Assess medical records, diagnostic test results, and other pertinent documentation to gain a comprehensive understanding of the
• Veteran's medical history and health condition.
• Render Objective Medical Opinions:
  Based on the medical examination findings, diagnostic results, and medical record review, provide unbiased and evidence-based medical opinions regarding the extent of the veteran's health issues and their impact on their ability to work and carry out daily activities.
• Responsibility to understand and work in case management system, including organizing workload, submitting examination findings, and corresponding with the Quality Assurance Team.
• Collaborate with Healthcare Professionals:
  Coordinate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, specialists, and experts as needed to obtain additional medical information and insights for a thorough evaluation.
• Document Examination Findings:
  Accurately record examination findings in medical opinions, and any relevant recommendations in clear and concise reports following established VA guidelines and formats that adhere to the contractual obligations in accordance with the VA’s requirements.
• Partnering with all Loyal Source departments to gain support and use resources that can help complete tasks and meet deadlines for optimal performance.
• Effective time management and appropriate submission and confirmation of availability and scheduling for all Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams. This responsibility is vital to the services we are providing to each Veteran.
• Ensure Compliance and Quality:
  Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to disability examinations, ensuring the highest level of accuracy, fairness, and quality in the evaluation process.
• Required to work collaboratively with the QA team to submit thorough and accurate examination findings.
• Required to comply with and maintain compliance with all VA training requirements.
• Review and remain updated on all VA MDE program requirements.
• Maintain Confidentiality:
  Safeguard the confidentiality of all patient information and examination results in accordance with applicable privacy and security protocols.
• All employees with access to patient data are expected to have a thorough understanding of HIPAA compliance.
  
  HIPAA compliance ensures covered entities understand and take steps to prevent the risks that could compromise patient data. It establishes key safeguards for keeping sensitive data safe.
  
  Employees with access to patient data are required to pass an annual assessment that tests HIPAA compliance basic knowledge.
  
  Failure to complete the assessment with a minimal passing score could result in additional training with re-testing, reassignment, or separation.

• Education and Licensing:
  Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
  
  A valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license and is not barred from practicing in any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or a Commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States.
• Required at least 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in conducting medical disability examinations or a related field is preferred
• Basic Life Support certification required,…