Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Compensation and Pension

<p>This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.</p><h3>Major Duties</h3><p>The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) - Compensation and Pension is a registered nurse who utilizes critical thinking in the application of advanced clinical health care knowledge and skills, in conducting comprehensive history and physical examinations to Veterans and separating/retiring Service Members. Performs medical record reviews and clinical interviews, provides diagnosis/ evaluation, makes medical assessments, renders medical opinion(s) as to the likelihood that presenting medical condition(s) are related to military service and acts within the guidelines and quality indicators set forth by the Compensation and Pension (C&P) Service at the VA Northern California Health Care System and the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA). Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Performs examinations for registry purposes for the facility Environmental Health Registry (EHR) Programs within the guidelines of the Health Outcomes Military Exposures (HOME) Office. Provides support through the application of clinical expertise/ leadership by working with clinical and administrative services to achieve facility C&P and EHR program goals throughout the VA NCHCS. Generates exam reports utilizing Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) in the Compensation and Pension Record Interchange (CAPRI) for the official documentation of the Veteran's or Service Member's C&P examination, and pertinent forms for the official documentation of Environmental Health Registry (EHR) Exams. Carries out a full range of histories, physical examination, and assessments of the Veterans'/Service Members' known as well as unexpected or previously unknown medical conditions and other clinical findings in the context of the C&P evaluation for disability and fitness for duty determination, and the Environmental Health Registry (EHR) Examination for registry purposes. Initiates and/or recommends laboratory tests, diagnostic studies and/or specialty referrals in the context of the C&P evaluation based on current VA Medical Center and Service policies, and ensuring service is delivered appropriately in a cost effective and financially responsible manner. Demonstrates leadership in the C&P Service and the ability to work effectively with Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Defense (DoD) and Environmental Health Registry Program (EHR) Program. Functions as a resource person to other C&P examiners and EHR clinicians, and effectively communicates with other VHA staff and VBA personnel. Assists the Chief of C&P with the development and implementation of new programs, studies and policies applicable to C&P and EHR examiners. Formally or informally instructs staff about topics relating to both C&P and EHR. Educates Veterans about the C&P process and helps them better understand it. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory Work Schedule: Full-Time; Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Telework: Available for Ad-Hoc Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact V21CCOEEDRP@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized</p><h3>Requirements</h3>U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. English Language Proficiency. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7402(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless they are proficient in basic written and spoken English. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.