Nurse Practitioner

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Groton, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as a Nurse Practitioner providing a variety of health care services in an outpatient primary care setting to patients from newborn to geriatrics in Groton, Connecticut. The role administers care in compliance with state and federal regulations and applicable professional standards. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Requirements

• Meet the education requirement through a qualifying nursing degree or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Family Medicine or a related specialty, subject to the stated exemption for certain current federal employees.
• Pass the National Council Licensure Examination and hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration in a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.
• For advanced practice nurse positions, hold a current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nursing license or registration in Family Medicine or a related specialty.
• Foreign nursing school graduates must complete the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program and provide a copy of the CGFNS Certificate.
• Have at least one full year of professional nursing experience performing patient physical examinations, diagnosing patients based on physical results, and prescribing medications; alternatively, the stated Defense Health Agency Nurse Experience Exemption may apply.
• Experience must be used to meet the specialized qualification requirement; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
• Fulfill credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Meet background investigation and personnel security investigation requirements.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete pre-employment screening and participate in random drug testing and urinalysis.
• Complete required immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required.
• Be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer health care services in an outpatient setting in compliance with state and federal regulations and professional standards.
• Support the efficient and effective operation of a medical service providing primary care treatment.
• Assess individuals and families and develop care plans based on physical and psychosocial status and patient needs.
• Diagnose minor, acute, and chronic conditions and provide counseling to individuals, families, and groups.
• Prepare complete and accurate written or computerized documentation for patients evaluated in the clinical setting.
• Provide treatment for minor, acute, and chronic conditions.
• Prescribe medications to outpatient clinic patients in accordance with MTF policy.
• Perform routine histories and physical examinations.
• Determine, in accordance with existing protocols, whether treatment is within professional scope; make referrals and consult with multidisciplinary services.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time