Nurse Practitioner (Compensation & Pension)

The Wilkes-Barre VA Healthcare System's Primary Care Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in our Compensation and Pension program. The Compensation and Pension NP reviews medical evidence from VA records, private medical records, service treatment records and other evidence presented for evaluation by the veteran.

This position is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising patient care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components. The position requires the CRNP to be responsible for managing the full spectrum of Compensation and Pension clinical and administrative responsibilities. This includes a review of the available claim evidence, completion of a focused history and physical examination as appropriate and submission of the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) to VBA for adjudication. Computer skills are essential as the Wilkes Barre VA Medical Center utilizes electronic medical records for documentation, entering orders and requesting consults. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct a pertinent history and physical examination and reviews test and procedural results Completes the Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) accurately and completely so that it is acceptable for VBA adjudication and rating purposes Engages in dialogue with RO officials when clarification is needed or required and answers any requests for addendum's and opinions using acceptable clinical evidence Complete all requirements in an expedient manner so as not to delay adjudication of the Veterans claim Foster a safe and supportive environment conducive to the professional development of healthcare professionals Partner with others to effect change and produce optimal outcomes Support colleagues through knowledge sharing to provide safe, quality nursing care Share educational findings, experiences, and ideas with peers Must be mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs Visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity Physicality normally associated with direct patient care duties performed by nurses such as potentially long periods of continued walking, standing, sitting, moderate lifting, repeated bending, or kneeling Significant amounts of time standing assisting assigned patients Utilization of safe patient handling and mobility protocols Other related duties as assigned. 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: Monday to Friday, 8am to 430pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Available Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

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 evaluation/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.

A conferred transcript is required to ensure you meet the education requirements.