Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Ambulatory)
About The Position
This Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner/Ambulatory) position is located in the Directorate of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. The role serves as the subject matter expert for the medical Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), providing EFMP clinical and nursing support services. The nurse practitioner provides therapeutic healthcare and direct clinical care for chronic conditions, oversees preventive healthcare compliance for adult and pediatric patients, and communicates patient-management strategies to the care team. The position collaborates with local and remote physicians and other team members on patient management. The position requires a graduate-level Nurse Practitioner education from an appropriately accredited program, active and unrestricted professional nurse and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner (or related specialty) licensure, and at least one year of qualifying professional nursing experience. The incumbent must maintain required licensure and clinical privileges, obtain Basic Life Support certification, and meet credentialing, physical examination, immunization, and suitability requirements. This is a mission-essential position and may require reporting to or remaining at work during emergencies.
Requirements
- Graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Nurse Practitioner.
- 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.
- Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration in Family Practice Nurse Practitioner or a related specialty.
- At least one full year of professional nursing experience conducting comprehensive screening for special-needs patients, providing therapeutic healthcare services, and educating medical staff and the community on special-needs issues; education cannot substitute for this experience.
- Maintain current RN and NP licensure without limitations, stipulations, or pending adverse actions, and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
- Basic Life Support training certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
- Meet credentialing requirements and pre-employment and annual physical examination requirements.
- Favorable suitability determination for regular contact with children under age 18.
- Meet applicable occupational immunization screening requirements and annual seasonal influenza vaccination requirement.
- U.S. citizenship and proof of U.S. citizenship are required.
- Foreign nursing-school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program.
- Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. education, or receive full course credit from a U.S.-accredited institution.
- Applicants must provide transcripts for qualifying education.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for medical Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP).
- Provide EFMP clinical and nursing support services.
- Communicate patient management strategies to members of the patient care team.
- Provide therapeutic health care services.
- Oversee compliance with the preventive healthcare needs of adult and pediatric patients visiting the clinic.
- Provide direct clinical care for chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with local and remote physicians and other team members regarding patient management.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
