PRN/Per Diem Mid-Level Provider (NP or PA) - Veteran Affairs Outpatient Clinic

Description

Valor Healthcare is a veteran- and physician-led provider of healthcare services for deserving, resilient patriots – including those who serve or have served in the military as well as those who devote their careers to 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.

Valor is different because of our people.

• Our leadership team is comprised of veterans, clinicians, and business leaders dedicated      to providing exceptional care and world-class patient experience.
• 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.

In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive rate, great flexibility, and most importantly helping our nation's heroes!

Position Summary

Valor Healthcare is looking for a PRN/Per diem Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team at the Veteran Affairs (VA) Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Granbury, TX.  In this role you will complete 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 (PACT) to include Primary Care Provider, RN and Medical Assistant and expanded PACT Team including family/caregiver, VA, and community-based services involved in developing the patient care plan. Primary Care Nurse Practitioners work collaboratively with their supervising physician following individual state licensing requirements.

Schedule: Candidates will work based on their availability and any gaps in coverage with the clinic due to vacancies, vacation, or staffing surges. During our clinic hours of Monday though Friday, 8 - 4:30 PM.

Benefits

• Only 12-14 patients a day with a PACT team (RN, LPN, and MA) to support you.
• Competitive pay! We offer based on experience and monitor market trends to ensure we are providing a great rate for our employees.

Core Responsibilities

• Actively 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 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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required), including preceptorship
• Minimum two-year clinical experience in the last 4 years for 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.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (must be renewed periodically as specified by the certifying agency – AHA valid for two years, e.g.).
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Strong computer and EMR skills

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.