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Primary Care Travel Nurse Practitioner
Full Time New Braunfels, TX, US
Valo Healthcare is looking for a passionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in SE San Antonio. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.
As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic, as directed by a physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant) and the expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.
Travel Position Schedule and Areas
Monday – Friday Travel Position
4 San Antonio area clinics – New Braunfels, NE 410 (Walzem), SE SA (Pecan Valley) and SW Military
Premium salary and travel expenses paid
Core Responsibilities
Actively 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 assist in provision of continuity of care.
Order and perform diagnostic tests, such as X‑ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests, etc., and interpret test results for deviations from normal and provide patient notification and follow‑up care.
Counsel patients on the use of prescription medications, educate patients, assess mental‑health issues, and provide routine health maintenance.
Evaluate patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and work with these patients utilizing rules set forth by the VA for co‑managed care.
Complete any and all clinical reminders “due” at the time of each patient visit.
Complete documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
Comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely response to all patient requests, alerts and notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
Comply with the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
Comply with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate and timely clinical documentation, including completion of all encounters by close of business.
Comply with all VA and company training requirements.
Fulfill compliance requirements of the Office of Inspector General (OIG), Joint Commission (JC), Environment of Care (EOC) oversight, lab compliance and other related items.
Remain focused on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through the specified VA guidelines.
Provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
Participate in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
Support patient enrollment and retention by providing guidance, when necessary, regarding scheduling, follow‑up visits or nurse visits.
Embrace and support new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.
Qualifications
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 four 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.
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.
Final compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Worksite address
new braunfels, TX, 78130, US
Who can apply
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