Nurse Practitioner

V2X • Saint Helena, CA

3h • Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides primary, urgent, preventive, occupational, and emergency medical care services for the Ascension Island medical clinic under the V2X program. The incumbent supports 24/7 operational medical readiness and delivers healthcare services within a remote and austere operational environment supporting the Ascension Auxiliary Airfield (AAAF) mission. The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, stabilization, emergency response support, and coordination of continuity of care while ensuring compliance with applicable U.S. Federal, Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, DEA, and V2X medical standards and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of Trauma and/or Emergency Room experience required.
• Current unrestricted U.S. Nurse Practitioner license.
• Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) certification.
• Current DEA registration, if applicable.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong knowledge of emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational health, and trauma stabilization practices.
• Knowledge of remote medical operations and austere environment healthcare delivery.
• Familiarity with AFI 44-102 standards, operational medicine procedures, and fit-for-duty requirements.
• Ability to independently assess, diagnose, treat, and stabilize patients in isolated operational environments.
• Ability to function effectively in high-stress and emergency response situations.
• Strong organizational, clinical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and healthcare administrative systems.
• Ability to work in clinical, operational, and emergency response environments.
• Capability to function effectively within remote or austere island conditions.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies, disaster response situations, and contingency operations.
• Ability to work extended hours, rotating schedules, on-call requirements, and emergency response shifts as required.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move medical equipment and assist patients during emergency operations.
• Must meet all medical, security, credentialing, and deployment requirements per contract and V2X policy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain required access credentials and base access authorization.
• Valid passport and ability to travel internationally as required.
• Ability to comply with all Ascension Island operational, environmental, and safety requirements.
• Must maintain professional conduct, clinical readiness, and operational readiness standards required for overseas contingency operations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in emergency medicine, urgent care, occupational medicine, family practice, or operational medicine preferred.
• Experience supporting healthcare operations in remote, overseas, military, or austere environments preferred.
• Prior experience supporting government healthcare contracts or operational medicine environments preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred.
• Trauma-related certifications preferred (TNCC, ATLS, or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive healthcare services for authorized personnel assigned to Ascension Island operations.
• Assess, diagnose, treat, and stabilize acute illnesses, chronic medical conditions, trauma, and medical emergencies within the capability of the clinic.
• Support emergency medical response operations and assist with life, limb, or eyesight-saving medical interventions.
• Maintain readiness to support after-hours emergency medical response requirements due to the remote nature of Ascension Island operations.
• Coordinate patient referrals, off-island medical support, and MEDEVAC activities as required.
• Support implementation and compliance with the AAAF Medical Care Plan in coordination with medical leadership and V2X management.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient treatment records, and operational reports in accordance with applicable standards and privacy requirements.
• Support fit-for-duty evaluations, occupational health assessments, and return-to-work determinations as directed by the Medical Director or Lead Provider.
• Coordinate with paramedics, laboratory personnel, external medical providers, and supporting agencies to ensure continuity of patient care.
• Support medication administration and dispensing activities in compliance with AFI 44-102, DEA requirements, and current standards of practice.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, mass casualty response planning, and contingency medical operations.
• Assist with infection prevention, clinical quality assurance, patient safety, and operational readiness initiatives.
• Support medical supply accountability, equipment readiness, and operational medical logistics activities.
• Participate in inspections, audits, credentialing reviews, and corrective action activities as required.
• Maintain all required licenses, certifications, clinical competencies, and training requirements throughout employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior