Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP

Cherokee Federal•Albany, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical evaluations for applicants at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS), assessing service eligibility and ensuring compliance with U.S. Armed Forces medical standards and applicable OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, USMEPCOM, and healthcare requirements. The role reviews medical records, takes detailed histories, performs physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, assesses all body systems, identifies disqualifying conditions, and determines whether additional evaluations are needed. Abnormal findings are communicated to applicants and medical staff, and findings are documented accurately in the appropriate systems. The position involves on-site work at a MEPS location in Albany or Brooklyn, New York; Portland, Maine; or Springfield, Massachusetts. The role uses MHS Genesis for documentation and works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and military personnel to support medical processing, quality, and effective patient care. Because this is a government contract position, applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to pass the DoD clearance process to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Ability to pass the DoD clearance process to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC), as well as the pre-employment qualifications for relevant government clearance and health standards.
Master’s or doctoral degree in a Nurse Practitioner program accredited by ANCC or ANPCP.
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 one of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
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.
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.
Must pass Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations of military applicants to assess service eligibility and 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 and coordinate additional consultations with specialists when needed.
Apply military medical accession standards and recommend additional medical evaluations when necessary.
Maintain confidentiality and follow HIPAA and other privacy requirements 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 accordance 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 smooth operations and effective patient care.
Assist with risk management and contribute to improving medical processing workflow efficiency.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.