Registered Nurse RN
About The Position
Valor Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to work at 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 and expanded PACT Team to develop patient care plans. The expanded team may include family members or caregivers, VA personnel, and community-based services. This is a safety-sensitive position. Final compensation will be based on relevant factors, including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Requirements
- Associate degree in nursing (RN) required.
- Minimum 2–3 years of registered nurse experience in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting; government healthcare experience preferred. Requirements may vary based on the individual VA contract.
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing through the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Must hold and maintain a 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.
- 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.
- For ADN/BSN programs, accreditation must be through ACEN or CCNE.
Nice To Haves
- Government healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests.
- Use specialized skills in patient assessment.
- Triage unscheduled patients requesting care.
- Act 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.
- Comply with VA and company training requirements.
- Consult as permitted by the VAMC.
- Fulfill compliance requirements for the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, laboratory compliance, and related areas.
- Focus on achieving excellent clinical outcomes in accordance with specified VA guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service to veterans in person and over the phone, as well as 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.
- Embrace and support new clinical and operational initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
