Nurse Practitioner

Chenega Corporation•Fort Bliss, TX

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About The Position

CHENEGA TRI-SERVICES, LLC. El Paso, TX The Nurse Practitioner shall perform medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documentation pertaining to consultations and medical histories on applicants for the Armed Forces

Requirements

Graduate of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing)
Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certificate Program (ANPCP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Possess current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Minimum of two (2) years postgraduate experience in direct patient care within the last three (3) years.
Possess and maintain a current certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross training for Healthcare Providers. This training must include a “hands-on” portion and be recertified every two years.
Possess computer skills necessary to access and update electronic medical documentation, access, and respond to e-mail communications, and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues.
Ability to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with all parties and other providers.
Ability to effectively plan and utilize time while administering judgment and demonstrating sound decision-making skills.
Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity.
Ability to complete Genesis training requirements for medical documentation.
Experience in collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating, while taking health histories and administering mental health screening questionnaires
Knowledgeable of diagnostic procedures related to a variety of medical and healthcare fields to include obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatric, orthopedic, internal medicine, and mental health.

Responsibilities

Perform medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories on applicants for the Armed Forces
Review of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories.
Secure a thorough health history from the applicant and record findings
Arrange (but not performing) Medical consultations to include but not limited to orthopedics, psychiatry, ears, nose and throat specialty, dermatology, internal medicine, and dental.
Accomplish the specified quantity and quality of work within the schedule and hours allotted herein.
Perform records review/consult reviews and results reviews.
Abide by DoD, USMEPCOM, and other applicable instructions, regulations, and policies.
Apply accession medical standards to determine applicant medical qualifications.
Become proficient in the application of accession medical standards to determine suitability of applicants for military service.
Provide highest regard to applicant dignity.
Abide by and follow IAW, Privacy Act and HIPPA
Participate in MEPS local, medical peer reviews.
Use Philosophy Known as “Red Carpet Treatment”
Comply with all installation policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.