Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a full time NP at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska.

CORE Duties :

• Provide a full range of outcome-based Physician Extender services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and / or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans / actions, for teaching / education to benefit the patient / family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

Work Schedule :

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between7 : 30am and 4 : 30pm, with a one hour lunch.

NO Weekends, NO Call, NO Holidays

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Master in Nursing from accredited program (ACEN or CCNE)

Experience : Minimum 2 years of NP clinical experience within the past 3 years

Licensure : Active, unrestricted license as an NP in any state

Board Certification : ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioner

Life Support Certification : Maintain current BLS Healthcare Provider certification from AHA or ARC.

Security : Must possess ability to pass a Government background check / security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test.

Benefits

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits :

Base salary : $55.00 - $65.00 / hr depending on experience