Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP

Cherokee Federal•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive medical evaluations for Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) applicants, ensuring compliance with OSHA, the Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. The role reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical examinations, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions. The Nurse Practitioner assesses all body systems, determines when additional examinations are needed, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff so records are accurately documented in the database. The position performs on-site duties at one of the listed MEPS locations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be able to pass the DoD clearance process to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC). The role uses the MHS Genesis Electronic Health Record system and works with multidisciplinary healthcare teams and military personnel to support medical processing and patient care.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program accredited by ANCC or ANPCP.
Board certification as a 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 licenses 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.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
U.S. citizenship is required for the government contract.
Ability to pass the DoD clearance process and acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).
Ability to pass pre-employment qualifications for relevant government clearance and health standards, as well as Cherokee Federal pre-employment qualifications.
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.

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.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess service eligibility under 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 specialist consultations when needed.
Apply military medical accession standards and recommend additional medical evaluations when appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations when interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
Use MHS Genesis to document medical histories, physical 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 effective patient care and smooth operations.
Assist with risk management and contribute to improving medical processing workflow efficiency.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Assess all body systems, communicate abnormal findings to applicants, and update medical staff for accurate database documentation.