Primary Care Nurse Practitioner 4 daysweek

Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

San Antonio TX

We are looking for a passionate Primary Care Nurse Practitioner to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in SE San Antonio . In exchange for your dedication and experience we are proud to offer a competitive salary excellent benefits generous time off and a weekday schedule.

As a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner you will provide prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients with diseases and injuries seeking treatment in the clinic as directed by physician or mid-level provider. You will collaborate with the core PACT Team (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.

.8FTE Monday - Thursday

32 hours

Fulltime benefits

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 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.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and graduate of an accredited program for nurse practitioner (MSN required) including preceptorship
• Certification by applicable professional organization
• Minimum 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 contract
• Current unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Strong computer skills
• Energetic and optimistic demeanor
• Strong service mentality and a focus on achieving all aspects of defined service standards
• This 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 compensation will be based on relevant factors including work experience skills certifications and internal equity.

Required Experience:

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