Nurse Practitioner

Advanced Chenega Services • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner performs medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documentation for Armed Forces applicants. The role includes applying accession medical standards to determine applicants’ medical qualifications and suitability for military service, arranging medical consultations, reviewing records and results, and maintaining applicant dignity and privacy. The position follows applicable Department of Defense, USMEPCOM, installation, and other policies and procedures, and participates in local MEPS medical peer reviews. This is a PRN position with an estimated wage of up to $61.51 per hour.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in a nursing specialty from an academic program accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by ACEN or CCNE.
• Nurse Practitioner certification from ANCC, AANP, or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice.
• Current unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• At least two years of postgraduate direct patient care experience within the last three years.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for Healthcare Providers; training must include a hands-on portion and be recertified every two years.
• Computer skills to access and update electronic medical documentation, use email, and access internet sites for medical information.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively to communicate with all parties and other providers.
• Ability to plan and use time effectively, exercise judgment, and demonstrate sound decision-making.
• Initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity.
• Ability to complete Genesis medical documentation training requirements.
• Experience collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating health histories and administering mental health screening questionnaires.
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures across medical and healthcare fields, including obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatrics, orthopedics, internal medicine, and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical histories and physical examinations of Armed Forces applicants.
• Review required medical tests and documents related to consultations and medical histories.
• Obtain and record thorough health histories from applicants.
• Arrange, but do not perform, medical consultations, including specialties such as orthopedics, psychiatry, otolaryngology, dermatology, internal medicine, and dentistry.
• Complete the specified quantity and quality of work within the allotted schedule and hours.
• Perform records reviews, consultation reviews, and results reviews.
• Follow DoD, USMEPCOM, and other applicable instructions, regulations, policies, and installation procedures.
• Apply accession medical standards to determine applicants’ medical qualifications and suitability for military service.
• Maintain the highest regard for applicant dignity and follow applicable privacy requirements.
• Participate in MEPS local medical peer reviews.
• Use the “Red Carpet Treatment” philosophy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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