Job Description

Valor Healthcare is looking for a passionate Mental Health Registered Nurse to join our team at the Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) in Bowling Green, KY. In exchange for your dedication and experience, we are proud to offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits, three weeks of PTO to start and a weekday schedule.

About Valor Healthcare

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 a 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.

As a Mental Health Registered Nurse, 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 assists practitioners with patient care, physical examinations and ancillary tests.
• Provide psychiatric and other professional nursing care under the general direction of the MH providers.
• Conducts preliminary psychiatric evaluations of patients, formulates and carries out nursing treatment plans, completes mental health assessments, completes medication education and explains treatment procedures.
• Triages unscheduled patients requesting care the same day by identifying acute patient needs and mobilizing a care team for optimal patient outcomes.
• Must provide excellent customer service to each veteran, both in person and over the phone, as well as to fellow colleagues and clinic visitors.
• Embrace and support 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. Specific requirements could vary based on individual VA contract.
• Current certification (or willing to obtain) American Heart Association Basic Life Support
• Strong computer skills, including EMR experience
• 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.