Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, CA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Naval Branch Health Clinic, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, California, in the Directorate of Medicine, Family Medical Team One (PCMH). The Advanced Practice Nurse provides outpatient health care in compliance with state and federal regulations. The position is designated Mission Essential and may require reporting to or remaining at work during severe weather or other emergencies. Recruitment or relocation incentives, advance leave accrual, and salary negotiation may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless qualifying for the stated exemption for certain current federal employees in the 0610 occupational series.
• 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; professional nurse licensure requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted Advanced Practice Nurse license or registration in the Nurse Practitioner specialty or a related specialty 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 obtaining and recording patient health histories, prescribing medications, and ordering or interpreting laboratory or diagnostic test results. Education may not substitute for this experience.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide the required certificate.
• Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Must comply with pre-employment screening and subsequent random drug testing.
• Must be screened for applicable immunizations or pre-existing immunity based on occupational risk and meet the mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must receive a favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
• Appointment may require a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation and may include a one-year probationary period.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Administer health care services in an outpatient setting in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Obtain and document detailed patient histories and physical examinations.
• Demonstrate awareness of and sensitivity to patient and family-member rights as defined by NMCSD.
• Perform mental health assessments and provide behavioral interventions.
• Establish preliminary or final diagnoses and provide appropriate treatment.
• Manage patient treatment using therapeutic modalities such as medication, counseling, support services, and other ancillary medical supplies.
• Promote preventive and health maintenance care.
• Document patient health care files and required forms designated by the medical treatment facility.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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