Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Valor Healthcare Inc.
Location: Gardena
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:About UsOur mission is simple: to provide quality
healthcare to America's veterans through our healing focus,
indebted hearts, and tireless resolve.Valor Healthcare operates
more than 30 VA Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) in the
United States as a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans
Affairs. Valor provides a full range of medical services to
veterans through the operations of CBOCs, tailored to meet the
specific needs of local VA medical centers. Our comprehensive set
of services includes primary care, diagnostics, laboratory,
telehealth, behavioral health, and more.Valor is different because
of our people.Our leadership team is compromised of veterans and
clinician leaders dedicated to providing exceptional care and
world-class patient experience for our Nation's Heroes.Many of our
colleagues have veterans in their families or are veterans
themselves, resulting in an individual commitment to customer
service that is second to none.Position SummaryThe Primary Care
Nurse Practitioner diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries and
delivers preventive and therapeutic treatment of Veteran patient
primary care needs, including chronic disease management through
routine history and physical examination testing and non-invasive
treatment. The Primary Care Nurse Practitioner should utilize
strong communication with fellow team members to ensure that
expectations of Patient Aligned Care Team metrics are met. Primary
Care Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with their
supervising physician following individual state licensing
requirements.Core ResponsibilitiesActively diagnoses and treats our
veterans under the direction and responsibility of a supervising
physician.Examines patient for symptoms of organic or congenital
disorders.Develops and implements patient management plans and
assists in provision of continuity of care.Orders and performs
diagnostic tests, such as x-ray, electrocardiogram, laboratory
tests, etc. and interprets test results for deviations from normal
and provides patient notification and follow up care.Counsel
patients on the use of prescription medications, educates patients,
assesses mental health issues, and provides routine health
maintenance.Evaluates patients records from medical providers
outside the VA and works with these patients utilizing rules set
forth by the VA for co-managed care.Completes any and all clinical
reminders due at the time of each patient visit.Completes
documentation of the medical record within 24 hours of a patient
encounter.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate
and timely response to all patient request, alerts and
notifications, consults, orders, lab results, and diagnostic
studies.Complies with the VA formulary process and consult
protocols.Complies with all VA guidelines in regard to appropriate
and timely clinical documentation, including the completion of all
encounters by close of business.Complies 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.Must 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
clinics outreach events to help support the clinics 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.Requirements:QualificationsGraduate of an accredited
school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse
practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorshipCertification
by applicable professional organizationMinimum one-year clinical
experience (three years preferred) as a CRNP within the last 4
years in a related primary care or ambulatory care setting;
government healthcare environment preferred. Specific requirements
could vary based on individual VA contract.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 contractCurrent, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration
(DEA) registrationProficiency in written and spoken English.Strong
computer skillsEnergetic and optimistic demeanorStrong service
mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service
standardsThis is considered a safety sensitive position.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.by
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