Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP
About The Position
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with OSHA, the Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. Reviews medical records, takes detailed histories, performs physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, and 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. On-site duties are required at a MEPS location. The role requires U.S. citizenship because it supports a government contract. Candidates must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and pass the U.S. Department of Defense clearance process. The position also requires passing Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications and applicable health standards.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Board certification in 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.
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.
- Must pass pre-employment qualifications for applicable government clearance and health standards, as well as Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to pass the DoD clearance process to acquire a CAC.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Able to perform required duties on-site at a MEPS location.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in MEPS facilities; 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 CAC or PIV (Personal Identity Verification) card is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess service eligibility and ensure 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 additional consultations with specialists when needed.
- Apply military medical accession standards and recommend additional medical evaluations when necessary.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations when interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
- Use the MHS Genesis Electronic Health Record system to document histories, 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 smooth operations and effective patient care.
- Assist with risk management and contribute to improving medical processing workflows.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Other possible benefits as provided; benefits are subject to change with or without notice.
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Job Type
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