Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Valor Healthcare; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Weekday schedule

Generous time off

Job summary

Valor Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for the Community Based Outpatient Clinic in San Antonio, TX. You will provide prescribed medical treatment within a multidisciplinary team, with a weekday schedule and competitive benefits.

You will work under VA guidelines, collaborate with the PACT team, and support patient enrollment and outreach initiatives while ensuring high-quality care for veterans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with MSN and preceptorship.
• Certification by applicable professional organization.
• Minimum one year clinical experience (three years preferred) in primary or ambulatory care.
• VA credentialing and ongoing good standing.
• Active, unrestricted license in state of employment or as contract requires.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications as specified by VA contract.
• DEA registration, English proficiency, and strong computer skills.
• Safety sensitive position with commitment to VA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat veterans under physician supervision.
• Develop and implement patient management plans.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and communicate results.
• Counsel on medications, health maintenance, and mental health issues.
• Maintain timely documentation of the medical record.
• Coordinate with VA and community-based services for care plans.
• Support enrollment and outreach activities at the clinic.

Skills

English proficiency

Strong computer skills

Service oriented

Energetic attitude

Education

MSN required

Nurse Practitioner with preceptorship

Tools

DEA registration

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in San Antonio, TX. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve. Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We provide a full range of medical services to veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, behavioral health, and more.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively diagnoses and treats our veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
• Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
• Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in provision of continuity of care.
• Orders and performs diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal and provides patient notification and follow up care.
• Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients, assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health maintenance.
• Evaluates patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co-managed care.
• Completes any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
• Completes documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
• Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient request, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
• Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
• Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission(JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
• Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorship
• Certification by applicable professional organization
• Minimum one-year clinical experience (three years preferred) as a CRNP within the last 4 years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
• Must comply with and maintain all requirements for a valid, unrestricted license in the state of desired employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency - AHA valid for two years, e.g.) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
• This is considered a safety sensitive position.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

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