Primary Care Nurse Practicioner

About the role

Valor Healthcare, a veteran‑ and physician‑led provider serving U.S. veterans and federal employees, is seeking a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner for its Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Copperas Cove, TX. The NP will deliver prescribed medical treatment and personal care to patients with diseases and injuries, collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, RN, Medical Assistant) and an expanded PACT Team that includes family/caregivers, VA, and community‑based services, and support clinic outreach and enrollment initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat veterans under the direction of a supervising physician.
• Examine patients for symptoms of organic or congenital disorders and develop patient management plans.
• Order and perform diagnostic tests (e.g., x‑ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests) and interpret results.
• Counsel patients on prescription medications, provide education, assess mental health issues, and deliver routine health maintenance.
• Evaluate external medical records and coordinate co‑managed care per VA rules.
• Complete all clinical reminders due at each patient visit.
• Document the medical record within 24 hours of each encounter.
• Respond promptly to patient requests, alerts, notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies in accordance with VA guidelines.
• Adhere to VA formulary processes, consult protocols, and documentation deadlines.
• Fulfill VA and company training requirements, as well as OIG, Joint Commission, Environment of Care, lab compliance, and related oversight obligations.
• Maintain focus on achieving excellent clinical outcomes per VA guidelines.
• Provide excellent customer service to veterans, colleagues, and clinic visitors both in person and by phone.
• Participate in clinic outreach events to support enrollment initiatives.
• Assist with patient enrollment and retention, offering guidance on scheduling and follow‑up visits.
• Embrace and support new clinical or operational initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (MSN required), including preceptorship.
• Certification by the applicable professional organization.
• Current, unrestricted license in the state of employment (or any U.S. state/territory as required by VA contract).
• Current, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) as specified by the VAMC contract.
• Must be credentialed and remain in good standing with the Veterans Health Administration (VA).

Requirements

• Minimum one year of clinical experience as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) within the last four years; three years preferred.
• Experience in primary care or ambulatory care settings; government healthcare environment preferred.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills.
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor with a strong service mentality.
• Commitment to meeting defined service standards.
• Safety‑sensitive position.

Skills

• Clinical assessment and diagnostic interpretation.
• Patient education and counseling.
• Care coordination across VA and community resources.
• Timely and accurate clinical documentation.
• Customer service excellence.
• Adaptability to new clinical and operational initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Generous time off.

Schedule

Weekday schedule.

Pay

Competitive salary.