Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients
Analyzes data and formulates a plan of care with other members of the medical team
Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions
Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols and the Privacy Act
Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions
Exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making daily
Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload
Pursues professional development activities and continuing education
Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly
Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality and infection control procedures.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Graduated from an accredited Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school and hold a NCCPA, AANP or ANCC Certification
Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted NP/PA License, free from any pending adverse actions
Minimum of 2 years recent experience as Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required
Advance Trauma Life Support (ATLS) will be required before deployment
Recent clinical experience in direct patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year
Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills
Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required
Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities
Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timely manner
Must be a US citizen or be a permanent resident residing in the US for 3 of the past 5 years.