Summary PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE ANNOUNCEMENT TO ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKET. The Battle Creek VA Medical Center Medical Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic mid-level Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP). Our ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards. Responsibilities Applicants note: This position will be filled as either a Physician Assistant (PA) or a Nurse Practitioner (NP). This is determined by the selecting official. This announcement is for applicants applying for the NP position only. If you are interested in applying as a PA, please go to Vacancy Announcement CBSR-12859495-26-RB to submit your application. This position is for a Compensation and Pension Nurse Practitioner at the Battle Creek Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The primary role of the Nurse Practitioner is in the Compensation and Pension Department at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center campus, but may provide coverage throughout the facility, and CVT coverage to sites within the Battle Creek Health Care Delivery System. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to work Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. There are no on-call responsibilities for this position. Major duties and responsibilities will include: - Evaluation of patients who have applied for a service-connected disability including chart reviews in Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS) and in clinic physical exams as ordered by the Veterans Benefits Administration and in accordance with the guidelines and regulations of the Office of Disability and Medical Assessment (DMA). - Coordination of the efforts of multiple disciplines involved in a wide range of testing used in various departments, serve as consultant and resource person, develop and implement education programs for patients, families and staff. This person must demonstrate ability to work effectively with various disciplines responsible for patient care services. - Maintaining the DMA Certification for each disability examination. - Entering accurate, complete, timely progress notes for each episode of care in the patient's electronic record. This is accomplished by utilizing the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS). - Act as a consultant to other team/staff members. - Adheres to safety, health, and infection control standards, regulations and work practices, as well as ergonomic standards. He/she reports any unsafe conditions to supervisor and/or appropriate officials. - Assists in orientation of new staff and will provide patient and family education. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to participate in performance improvement activities, disaster preparedness, administrative duties, and other responsibilities assigned by Medical Service. Providers are responsible for understanding the approved settings for granted privileges. In requesting clinical privileges, providers acknowledge these setting restrictions and agree to exercise clinical privileges only in approved settings under appropriate, supported conditions. In an emergency or life-threatening situation, providers are authorized and expected to perform any indicated treatments and procedures within their capabilities until the patient can be moved to an appropriate setting. The Nurse Practitioner is to practice in accordance with VA guidelines; Battle Creek VAMC policies/procedures; medical staff bylaws, rules and regulations; and in accordance with current Joint Commission standards. Additional 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-Friday from 8:00a to 4:30p. Hours may be rotated or extended based on the needs of the Medical Center and our Veterans. Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 dentification 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. Qualifications Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) Basic Requirements Education: A post-master's certificate or master's or doctoral degree as a Nurse Practitioner. (Applicants pending the completion of educational requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until the education requirements are met.) Must be a graduate of a school of professional nursing approved by the appropriate accrediting agency and accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies at the time the program was completed by the applicant: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). NOTE: Foreign Education. Graduates of foreign schools of professional nursing programs, the nurse practitioner degree equivalency must be validated through an Agency recognized degree equivalency evaluation agency, such as the International Consultants of Delaware (ICD). Candidates with equivalent nurse practitioner masters or doctorate level degrees who possess current, full, active, and unrestricted registration and certification will meet the requirement of graduation from an approved school of professional nursing to warrant appointment. License - All APN (NPs) must possess and maintain an active, current, full, and unrestricted APN license to practice as an NP in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia. Basic Board Certification - All APN (NPs) must maintain full and current basic board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP), Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), or Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (GNP) from one of the following: the American Nurs
