Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - 3 days/week

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•Kosciusko, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare is seeking a passionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join their team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Kosciusko, MS. Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician-led provider of healthcare services for military veterans and federal government service employees, aiming to deliver high-quality care. The clinic operates as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, providing a full range of medical services including primary care, diagnostics, laboratory, telehealth, and behavioral health. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients, collaborating with the PACT Team and other healthcare professionals to develop patient care plans. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off, and a weekday schedule.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Three years preferred clinical experience as a CRNP within the last 4 years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Actively diagnoses and treats veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising physician.
Examines patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders.
Develops and implements patient management plans and assists in the provision of continuity of care.
Orders and performs diagnostic tests (e.g., x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests) and interprets test results for deviations from normal, providing patient notification and follow-up care.
Counsels patients on prescription medication use, 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 VA rules for co-managed care.
Completes all clinical reminders that are "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 regarding appropriate and timely response to patient requests, alerts, notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
Complies with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Complies with all VA guidelines regarding appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all encounters by close of business.
Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfills compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance, and other related items.
Remains focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Provides excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participates in the clinic’s outreach events to support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Supports patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance regarding scheduling, follow-up visits, or nurse visits.
Embraces and supports new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.