Primary Care Nurse Practitioner - 4 days/week - .8FTE
About Us
Valor Healthcare is a veteran and physician‑led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to federal government service. We aim to deliver high‑quality care in a way that upholds the health of our nation’s greatest asset: its people. Valor works hard to earn the trust of those who have faith in us to care for them with respect and through methods that lead to superior clinical outcomes.
Our leadership team is comprised of veteran, clinician, and business leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and a world‑class patient experience for our nation’s patriots. Many of our colleagues have patriots in their families or are patriots themselves, building a company culture and commitment to customer service that is second to none. Our mission is simple: to provide quality healthcare to America’s veterans through our healing focus, indebted hearts, and tireless resolve.
Valor operates more than 50 VA CBOCs in the United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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 (e.g., x‑ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory tests) and interpret results, providing patient notification and follow‑up care.
- Counsel patients on prescription medication use, educate patients, assess mental health issues, and provide routine health maintenance.
- Evaluate patients’ records from medical providers outside the VA and coordinate co‑managed care according to VA rules.
- Complete all clinical reminders due at the time of each patient visit.
- Document the medical record within 24 hours of a patient encounter.
- Comply with all VA guidelines for timely response to patient requests, alerts, notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic studies.
- Follow the VA formulary process and consult protocols.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation, completing all encounters by close of business.
- Meet 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 related items.
- Focus on achieving excellent clinical outcomes through specified VA guidelines.
- Provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to colleagues and clinic visitors.
- Participate in clinic outreach events to support enrollment initiatives.
- Support patient enrollment and retention by guiding scheduling, follow‑up visits, or nurse visits as needed.
- 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.
- Minimum one‑year clinical experience (three years preferred) as a CRNP within the last four years in a primary‑care or ambulatory‑care setting; government‑healthcare experience preferred.
- Must be credentialed and remain in good standing with the Veterans Health Administration (VA).
- Valid, unrestricted license in the state of employment (or any U.S. state/territory as required by VA contract).
- Current certification in Basic Life Support (renewable per certifying agency) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support as specified by the VAMC contract.
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Strong computer skills.
- Energetic and optimistic demeanor with a strong service mentality.
- Focus on achieving defined service standards.
- This is a safety‑sensitive position.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Excellent benefits package
- Generous time off
Schedule
- 8 FTE, Monday – Thursday
- 32 hours per week, full‑time