Registered Nurse

Valor Healthcare, Inc.•New Braunfels, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Valor Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in New Braunfels. The nurse assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests, and performs clerical duties. Using the nursing process and evidence-based practice, the nurse collaborates with the core PACT Team—Primary Care Provider, LPN/LVN, and Medical Assistant—and the expanded PACT Team, including family members or caregivers, VA personnel, and community-based services, to develop patient care plans. The role follows VA guidelines and supports strong clinical outcomes and a positive patient experience. This is a safety-sensitive position. Final compensation depends on relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); an Associate Degree RN may be accepted if permitted by the VA contract.
At least 2–3 years of registered nursing experience in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare experience is preferred. Specific requirements may vary by VA contract.
Credentialed and in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration.
Valid, unrestricted nursing license in the state of employment, or in any U.S. state or territory, depending on VA contractual requirements.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, renewed as required by the certifying agency.
Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification as specified by the individual VAMC contract.
Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Strong computer skills, including electronic medical record (EMR) experience.
Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
Strong service mentality and focus on meeting defined service standards.

Nice To Haves

Government healthcare experience.

Responsibilities

Assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests.
Apply specialized skills in patient assessment.
Triage unscheduled patients requesting care.
Serve as a point person within the PACT Team.
Assist with co-managed care collaboration involving non-VA providers and facilities.
Provide patient and family health education focused on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
Monitor the VA discharge list and contact patients for follow-up.
Maintain confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
Complete VA and company training requirements.
Consult as permitted by the VAMC.
Fulfill compliance requirements for the Office of Inspector General, Joint Commission, Environment of Care oversight, laboratory compliance, and related areas.
Work toward excellent clinical outcomes in accordance with specified 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 in appointments, follow-up visits, and nurse visits.
Support new clinical and operational initiatives.