Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Bethesda, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Department of OB/GYN General Obstetrics & Gynecology, Director for Surgery, at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland. The work schedule is 80 hours per two-week period, with no evenings or weekends stated in the summary. The position is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to the competitive service.

The Advanced Practice Nurse provides collaborative care in inpatient and outpatient settings, including patient assessment, diagnosis, and management. The role implements therapeutic care plans, with an emphasis on patient and family education, assessment, and support. It includes ordering and interpreting laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribing medications, initiating emergency care, and consulting with physicians and other healthcare providers about patient management. The nurse practitioner may evaluate and revise therapeutic plans and manage high-risk, unstable, or highly complex patients. The role also evaluates care-delivery models and strategies in relation to community, environmental and occupational health, and cultural and socioeconomic dimensions of health. The position serves as a preceptor for graduate nurse practitioner and physician assistant students, medical students, and newly assigned nurse practitioners.

The position requires clinical credentialing and privileges, BLS certification, required immunizations and health screenings, and the ability to obtain and maintain the specified security eligibility. It is designated Mission Essential and Inclement Weather Essential. The posting notes that on-call work during irregular hours, including holidays or varying schedules, may be required.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Nurse Practitioner or another related specialty, unless qualifying for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• 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 qualifying for the stated exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted nurse practitioner or related-specialty license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, unless qualifying for the stated exemption.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience performing routine prenatal care and well woman care, collaborating with physicians regarding patient management, and providing counseling services in a hospital setting. Experience must be used to meet the requirement; education cannot substitute for it.
• Obtain and maintain eligibility for a Tier 3 security clearance or access, with required background investigation and credit check.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Meet pre-employment screening and random drug-testing requirements.
• Meet seasonal influenza vaccination requirements, subject to the stated medical or religious exemption process; complete immunization screening and required Hepatitis B immunization for direct patient contact, as well as any other required immunizations.
• Complete Tuberculosis testing.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• If relying on a foreign nursing degree, provide the required foreign-education certification or evaluation documentation, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year in active practice as a Nurse Practitioner in an OB/GYN, General Obstetrics & Gynecology clinic, or center.
• At least one year independently performing routine prenatal care and well woman care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and direct collaborative care assessment, diagnosis, and management of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Implement therapeutic care plans, emphasizing patient and family education, assessment, and support.
• Order and interpret related laboratory and diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and initiate emergency care.
• Consult and collaborate with physicians and other healthcare providers regarding patient management.
• Evaluate and revise therapeutic plans and manage high-risk, unstable, or extremely complex patients.
• Evaluate care-delivery models and strategies using concepts related to community, environmental and occupational health, and cultural and socioeconomic dimensions of health.
• Precept graduate students in nurse practitioner and physician assistant programs, medical students, and newly assigned nurse practitioners.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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