Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP

Cherokee Federal•Albany, NY

3d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants at Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) locations, ensuring compliance with OSHA, the Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. The role reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, identifies disqualifying conditions, assesses all body systems, determines whether additional examinations are needed, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation. The position requires on-site duties at one of these MEPS locations: Albany, New York; Brooklyn, New York; Portland, Maine; or Springfield, Massachusetts. Because this is a government contract position, applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to pass the DoD clearance process to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). The estimated starting salary is $120,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), along with other possible benefits subject to change.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP.
Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any U.S. state or territory.
Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
At least one year of post-graduate direct patient care experience within the last three years.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to pass the DoD clearance process and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Ability to pass required pre-employment government clearance and health qualifications, as well as Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Experience in MEPS facilities and familiarity with military medical standards, medical processing procedures, and military-specific documentation systems.
Proficiency in EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner.
Possession of a Common Access Card (CAC) or Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess service eligibility in compliance with U.S. Armed Forces medical standards.
Review medical documentation, test results, and medical histories to determine applicants’ medical qualifications.
Lead mental health and general health assessments, coordinating specialist consultations when needed, including psychiatry, dermatology, and orthopedics.
Apply military medical accession standards and recommend additional medical evaluations when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and other privacy regulations when interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
Use the MHS Genesis Electronic Health Record system to document medical histories, physical examinations, and consultations accurately and in compliance with military health regulations.
Participate in peer reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Ensure medical documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with military and healthcare regulations.
Work with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and military personnel, to support effective patient care and smooth operations.
Assist with risk management and improve the efficiency of medical processing workflows.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.