Nurse Practitioner

Job Description


Requirement: Nurse Practitioner


Location: Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Description: The Advanced Practice Provider will perform face-to face, in-clinic assessments/evaluations with Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require a direct clinical exam of the Veteran (e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.). This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of high reliability when working in an independent atmosphere with little oversight. Duties include the following. Prepare for and deliver exceptional Veteran care during all interactions Complete and submit all required documentation expeditiously and accurately, including DBQs in the required format. Provide delivery and operational excellence by performing exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, embracing change with agility and adaptability, and maintaining accountabilities for all assigned commitments. Apply clinical skills to include data gathering and analysis, communications with an emphasis on relationship development and growth, demonstration and application of knowledge and expertise in specialized areas.

Other Duties as needed

Education/Experience:


Master's (Required)


Family or Adult Certification (Required)


Active Nurse Practitioner License in state of employment


Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupational medicine (Preferred).


Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or working with the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred.

Technological Skills: Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams).

Required Knowledge and Skills:


Knowledge of family practice or internal medicine skills (e.g., musculoskeletal assessment is 70% of exams, general neuro exam).


Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently.


Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic.


Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems


Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships


Excellent written and verbal communications skills


Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment


Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

Work schedule:


Monday through Friday


No weekends


No holidays

Additional Requirements: Current BLS Certification required.