Registered Nurse
About The Position
Valor Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Community Based Outpatient Clinic in southeast San Antonio. The role supports practitioners with patient care, physical examinations, and ancillary tests, and includes clerical duties. The nurse applies the nursing process and evidence-based practice while collaborating 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 position involves providing clinical support and education, coordinating follow-up care, and helping patients manage their health. The nurse is expected to deliver excellent service to veterans, colleagues, and clinic visitors; comply with applicable VA and company requirements; and contribute to outreach, enrollment, and retention initiatives. Valor describes the schedule as weekdays and offers competitive salary, benefits, and generous time off.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN); an Associate Degree in Nursing may be accepted if permitted by the VA contract.
- At least 2–3 years of registered nurse 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; must maintain all applicable requirements.
- Current Basic Life Support certification, renewed as specified by the certifying agency.
- Current ACLS certification as specified by the individual VAMC contract.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong computer skills, including EMR experience.
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor.
- Strong service mentality and focus on meeting defined service standards.
- Ability to meet the requirements of a safety-sensitive position.
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.
- 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.
- Comply with VA and company training requirements.
- Consult as permitted by the VAMC.
- Fulfill compliance requirements related to the Office of Inspector General, Joint Commission, Environment of Care oversight, laboratory compliance, and other related items.
- 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.
- Support new clinical and operational initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits
- Generous time off
- Weekday schedule
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Job Type
Full-time
