Primary Care Nurse Practicioner

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•McComb, MS

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About The Position

The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner in McComb, Mississippi diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries and provides preventive and therapeutic primary care to Veteran patients, including chronic disease management through routine history and physical examinations, testing, and non-invasive treatment. The role works collaboratively with a supervising physician in accordance with state licensing requirements and communicates with team members to help meet Patient Aligned Care Team metrics. This is considered a safety-sensitive position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited nurse practitioner program, including preceptorship; MSN required.
Certification by an applicable professional organization.
At least one year of clinical experience as a CRNP within the last four years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; requirements may vary by VA contract.
Credentialed and in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration.
Valid, unrestricted license in the state of employment or another U.S. state or territory, as required by the VA contract, and continued compliance with licensing requirements.
Current Basic Life Support certification, renewed as required by the certifying agency.
Current ACLS certification as specified by the individual VAMC contract.
Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration registration.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Strong computer skills.
Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
Strong service mentality and focus on meeting defined service standards.

Nice To Haves

Three years of CRNP clinical experience is preferred.
Experience in a government healthcare environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat Veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
Examine patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
Develop and implement patient management plans and help provide continuity of care.
Order and perform diagnostic tests, including X-rays, electrocardiograms, and laboratory tests; interpret results, notify patients of findings, and provide follow-up care.
Counsel patients on prescription medication use, educate patients, assess mental health issues, and provide routine health maintenance.
Evaluate records from medical providers outside the VA and coordinate co-managed care according to VA rules.
Complete clinical reminders due at each patient visit.
Complete medical-record documentation within 24 hours of patient encounters and complete encounters by close of business in accordance with VA guidelines.
Respond appropriately and promptly to patient requests, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies in accordance with VA guidelines.
Comply with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Meet VA and company training requirements and compliance obligations, including OIG, Joint Commission, Environment of Care, and laboratory compliance requirements.
Pursue excellent clinical outcomes in accordance with VA guidelines.
Provide excellent customer service to Veterans in person and by phone, and to colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in clinic outreach events supporting enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by advising patients about scheduling, follow-up visits, and nurse visits as needed.
Support new clinical and operational initiatives.