Registered Nurse

About the role

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Registered Nurse to join our team at the (location) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Okeechobee. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, generous time off and a weekday schedule.

Position Overview

As a Registered Nurse with Valor, you will assist practitioners with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests, as well as perform a variety of clerical duties. You will use the nursing process and evidenced based practice to collaborate with the core PACT Team (Primary Care Provider, LPN/LVN and Medical Assistant) and expanded PACT Team, including family/ caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
• Practice specialized skills in patient assessment.
• Triages unscheduled patients requesting care.
• Acts as point person within PACT Team.
• Affords assistance in co-managed care collaboration with non-VA providers, and facilities.
• Provides patient and family health education with a focus on self-management, prevention, and wellness.
• Maintains confidentiality of veterans’ data and information.
• Complies with all VA and company training requirements.
• Consults as permitted by VAMC.
• Fulfills 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.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Participates in the clinic’s outreach events to help support the clinic’s enrollment initiatives.
• Supports patient enrollment and retention in appointments, follow-up visits or nurse visits.
• Embraces and supports new initiatives, whether clinical or operational.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; if VA contract allows, may be Associate Degree RN.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience as a registered nurse 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 – e.g., AHA valid for two years) and in ACLS as specified by individual VAMC contract
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards