SUMMARY
Nurse Practitioner will be supporting a large medical support services program that is responsible for providing frontline medical care support and health care services for persons of all ages, to include infants, children, adults, and pregnant females.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes the following:

• Provides direct care, within their scope of practice, to patients, including children, pregnant women, and adults, to include emergency and urgent care.
• Consults with the Supervising Physician, Physician, or Pediatric Advisor for complex medical, pediatric, or psychiatric patients, completes orders recommended/authorized by the physician.
• Performs history and physical assessment, behavioral health care, minor outpatient procedures, patient education, and refers any care beyond the scope of the medical unit to local medical facilities emergency departments or urgent care centers.
• Provides clinical oversight of support staff as needed, to include nurses, certified nursing assistants, certified medical assistants, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
• Participates in Medical Quality Management/Quality Assurance/Risk Management activities and initiatives as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

SUPERVISOR/MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY
No supervisory/management authority.

EDUCATON AND EXPERIENCE

• Unrestricted, current Registered Nurse license and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license valid in the location in which duty will be performed.
• A minimum of one year of clinical provider experience in direct patient care as a certified nurse practitioner. Experience in detention/correctional healthcare, ambulatory care, or a pediatric care setting encouraged, but not required.
• Board Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) Certification, Pediatric Nursing (PCNB) Certification, National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB), or the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN) is required .
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of drugs and therapeutics when prescribing and dispensing medication.
• Ability to properly use equipment and supplies in simple diagnostic and treatment procedures.
• Ability to apply professional principles, procedures, and techniques for Nurse Practitioners in patient care.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and privacy of medical records, complies with HIPAA regulations, performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and the system of records management.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
• Experience with applications of medical principles, clinical procedures, and techniques.
• Strong Interpersonal skills to develop a rapport with patients and co-workers during which instructional and educational information is presented or shared.
• Strong organization, planning and communication skills.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• US Citizenship required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work will be performed primarily in secured federal facilities environment. Travel may be required if not local to work site.

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements.

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64.00 - $69.00 per hour

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Work Location: One location

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