Nurse Practitioner

Decypher•Barksdale AFB, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive primary and specialty medical care at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The role includes diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, conducting examinations, prescribing medications, and promoting preventive health within approved scope, training, privileges, and protocols. The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with healthcare teams, educates patients and staff, makes appropriate referrals, and supports quality care across a wide range of clinical situations. This is an onsite position serving service members, veterans, and their families.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program, including completion of an approved Nurse Practitioner program in the applicable specialty.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner.
Current state APRN/NP license.
Three years of experience within the last five years.
U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

Provide primary and specialty medical care within the limits of training and privileges granted by the Medical Treatment Facility, including screening, examinations, and care for routine, acute, and chronic conditions.
Provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
Care for a variety of diseases and injuries, recognize emergency conditions, prescribe and provide treatment, and refer complex cases or serious conditions to qualified medical personnel.
Direct and teach other staff, deliver educational lectures, and participate in staff training.
Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through formal and individual education and counseling.
Prescribe treatment protocols and medications and immunizations approved by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
Identify medical problems and determine appropriate actions, including referral to a physician.
Perform diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures within the scope of practice.
Establish collaborative relationships with physicians, nursing staff, and others to facilitate primary care services.
Teach patients and family members healthy routines and responsibility for achieving wellness.
Attend staff meetings for case discussions, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement.