Np - 15487189
Company: Valor Healthcare Cookeville VA Clinic
Location: Cookeville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
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. 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 • Certification by applicable professional
organization • Minimum two-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 status.
Keywords: Valor Healthcare Cookeville VA Clinic, Hendersonville , Np - 15487189, Healthcare , Cookeville, Tennessee
