Overview

Nurse Practitioner in Grand Rapids, MN supports Veteran disability examinations with attention to the examination, the relevant history and clear reporting.

This position is with Optum Serve. The examination and its written record are closely connected: the information gathered during the assessment needs to be communicated clearly for the review that follows.

Position Details

• Location: 1325 Northwest 4th Street, Grand Rapids, MN 55744.
• Schedule classification: PT.
• Scheduling details: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9a-5p (no lunch).
• Travel is not required.
• Supervising physician: vendor to provide.

Nurse Practitioner in Grand Rapids, MN Responsibilities

Prepare clear examination records that connect the history reviewed with the findings documented. Check the completed material for consistency, completeness and readable clinical language. Keep the written account focused on the examination so the information can be reviewed as part of the larger evaluation record.

Review the medical information supplied for the evaluation and identify the history relevant to the examination. Bring that information together with the Veteran’s account of the concerns being evaluated, maintaining a clear distinction between reported symptoms, documented history and findings observed during the visit.

Conduct the focused clinical examination and record objective findings in the required examination documentation. Organize the assessment around the questions assigned for the evaluation. The work centers on gathering and communicating clinical information for the disability examination process rather than establishing an ongoing treatment relationship.

Professional Practice

The role calls for attention to detail, independent organization of assigned work and respectful interaction with Veterans and colleagues. Maintain the privacy of personal and clinical information when handling records or discussing a visit. Keep documentation specific to the work performed, use clear language and avoid introducing information that is not supported by the visit or the records reviewed.

About the Evaluation Work

Veteran disability examination work brings together the information collected during a visit and the records available for review. The value of the work rests in an accurate, understandable account of the assigned evaluation. Staying focused on that purpose supports consistent communication between the people arranging the visit, the person completing the assessment and the team reviewing the resulting documentation.

Working Approach

Each examination visit involves information that must be handled carefully. Use a respectful, matter-of-fact communication style, giving the person being seen an opportunity to describe the concerns relevant to the visit. Keep the conversation focused on the assigned work while maintaining a professional and considerate environment. Clear explanations and attentive listening help the visit proceed in an organized way.

Documentation and Coordination

Accuracy matters throughout the visit, from reviewing the information provided to completing the final record. Check details as the work progresses and keep written information organized. Communicate relevant questions through the examination team’s established workflow. A consistent approach to records and communication helps the next person reviewing the material understand what happened during the visit and what information was documented.

Consistency Across the Visit

A careful approach includes preparing for the assigned work, staying attentive during the visit and reviewing the record before considering the task complete. These parts of the workflow support one another. Good preparation helps keep the visit focused, while a final review helps ensure the written account accurately reflects the work performed and is understandable to the next reviewer.

Compensation

$475–$500 per day.

Qualifications

Required

• Minnesota license and Nurse Practitioner certification.