Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of Family Medicine at Army Medical Center Madigan, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. The nurse practitioner assesses acute and non-acute clinical problems, communicates patient management strategies to the patient care team, educates patients and families about healthcare processes and diagnostic tests, provides counseling on illness prevention, and conducts performance improvement activities.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Advance In Hire and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. The position is inclement-weather essential and requires the ability to obtain and maintain clinical privileges and current Basic Life Support certification. A pre-placement medical examination, immunization screening, background investigation, and drug testing are required.

Requirements

• A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
• 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 passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, unless eligible for the stated federal employee exemption.
• A 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 performing or interpreting screening, developmental, or laboratory tests; providing care or wellness education; coordinating care plans; and evaluating care processes or operating procedures for improvement. Education cannot substitute for this experience requirement.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the certificate.
• Must fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Must obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Must undergo a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption is required.
• Must consent to pre-employment screening and random drug urinalysis testing.
• Must meet background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy lifting up to 44 pounds.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Advance In Hire may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assess acute and non-acute clinical problems.
• Communicate patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
• Educate patients and their families regarding healthcare processes and diagnostic tests.
• Provide counseling to patients and their families in prevention of illness.
• Conduct performance improvement.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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