Nurse Practitioner

Loyal Source Government Services - Tucson, AZ

Job Title: Nurse Practitioner

Position: Nurse Practitioner conducting Compensation & Pension examinations for Veterans

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Pay: $132,891 - $162,891 a year (Base + Monthly Incentive)

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City: Tucson

State: AZ

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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.
Review and Analyze Medical Records: Assess medical records, diagnostic test results, and other pertinent documentation to understand the Veteran's medical history and health condition.
Render Objective Medical Opinions: 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.
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 for thorough evaluation.
Document Examination Findings: Accurately record examination findings in medical opinions and relevant recommendations following established VA guidelines.
Partner with all Loyal Source departments to gain support and use resources to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
Ensure Compliance and Quality: Adhere to all relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to disability examinations.
Safeguard the confidentiality of all patient information and examination results in accordance with applicable privacy and security protocols.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Active Nurse Practitioner license
Basic Life Support certification
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive medical assessments
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Organizational and time management skills
Technological ability with MS Word, MS Outlook, and web-based platforms

Preferred Skills

Previous experience in conducting medical disability examinations
Familiarity with military or veteran communities
Specialized training in Medical Disability Evaluations or occupational health
Experience with electronic medical records systems

Requirements

Experience: At least 1 year of experience working as a Nurse Practitioner; previous experience in conducting medical disability examinations preferred.

Education: Graduate of a school of professional nursing accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

License & Certification:

Valid and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license
Basic Life Support certification

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COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Not specified

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Loyal Source is a military-friendly employer and proud partner of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership program.
Loyal Source does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

Facility Details

Name: Loyal Source Government Services

Description: A workforce solutions provider dedicated to delivering elite services worldwide, with a focus on government healthcare, technical and support services.

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