Advance Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • San Diego, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Advance Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory) position in the Neurosurgery Clinic at Naval Medical Center San Diego, California. The position provides outpatient health care in compliance with state and federal regulations. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation and is designated Mission Essential. The incumbent must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing education program in the position's specialty, unless exempt under the stated federal-employee provision.
• Foreign nursing-school graduates must complete the CGFNS Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and must have passed the NCLEX.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted advanced-practice or related-specialty nursing license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience involving physical examinations, prescribing medications, and educating patients or staff. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Must obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access; a background investigation and credit check are required.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds as part of regular duties.
• Must hold Basic Life Support training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements and applicable immunization screening and update requirements, unless exempted for medical or administrative reasons.
• Must undergo pre-employment drug screening and may be subject to random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident drug testing.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must receive a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
• Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the stated prior-service exception applies.
• Must report to or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather or other emergency situations to support mission operations.
• Applicants qualifying under the federal-employee exemption must meet the specified nursing-program education and active registration requirements and provide documentation to Human Resources.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Advanced in-hire or advanced leave accrual may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Administer health care services in an outpatient setting in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Obtain detailed patient histories and perform physical examinations.
• Establish preliminary or final diagnoses and provide appropriate treatment.
• Manage patient treatment using therapeutic modalities such as medications, counseling, support services, and ancillary medical supplies.
• Document patient health care files and complete forms designated by the medical treatment facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level