Nurse Practitioner - Deployment Health

ERP International•Vandenberg AFB, CA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner - DHRA - Flight Medicine to support the 30th Medical Group at Vandenberg AFB, CA. This role offers an opportunity to join a team of exceptional healthcare professionals serving Military Members, their Families, and Retired Military Veterans. ERP International has been recognized as a Top Workplace by WTOP News for 7 consecutive years.

Requirements

MSN Degree
Minimum 2 years' experience within the past 3 years as an NP
Current, full, active, and unrestricted NP license from any state.
Must possess a DEA registration
Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.
Maintain current AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS Certifications.
Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of professional care theories, principles, practices, disease process.
Knowledge of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment, the desired effects, side effects, and complications of their use as well as the accurate administration of the pharmacologic agent, including dosage calculations as required.
Knowledge of the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patients’ condition including disease progress, acknowledgement of teaching, and follow up.
Knowledge of computer operations and proficiency in the use of basic word processing, data entry and automated medical systems.
Skill in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment such as IV infusion pumps, cardiac monitoring devices, EKG units, oxygen analyzers, nebulizers, and other unit specific equipment.
Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer, including supervising and providing general screening and medical care and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions involving all organ systems.
Provide immunizations, diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
Treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in collaboration with a physician.
Collaborate with physicians in the healthcare of patients with chronic illnesses.
Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable.
Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through education and counseling.
Coordinate patient care through a continuum and facilitate the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility.
Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
Assess patients.
Effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
Effectively use appropriate communication format in addressing professional issues.
Perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements.
Recognize adverse signs and symptoms and react quickly in emergency situations.
Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with unit guidelines.
Participate in the orientation of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
Serve and participate in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed, providing relevant and timely information and assisting with decision-making and process improvement.
Participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
Ensure a safe work environment, employee safe work habits, and patient safety in accordance with regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process improvement initiatives.