
Nurse Practitioner
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Conduct comprehensive health evaluations and assessments of individuals undergoing military processing.
- Perform physical examinations, taking medical history, and evaluating applicants' physical and mental health status.
- Assess eligibility of applicants based on Department of Defense (DoD) medical standards.
- Interpret laboratory results, imaging, and other diagnostic tests to determine candidates' fitness for military service.
- Diagnose common medical conditions and provide appropriate treatment plans.
- Prescribe medications and manage common health issues in accordance with military protocols.
- Provide health education on topics such as nutrition, lifestyle, and preventive care to applicants.
- Counsel applicants on the implications of their health status and potential impact on their military career.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Coordinate referrals to specialists, when necessary, for further evaluation of health concerns.
- Maintain accurate and confidential medical records and documentation of assessments, treatments, and patient interactions.
- Ensure compliance with military regulations and healthcare protocols in all documentation.
- Stay current with Department of Defense policies, regulations, and standards related to medical processing.
- Participate in training and education to improve knowledge of military health guidelines and required competencies.
- Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities to enhance healthcare delivery.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure the highest quality of care.
- Be prepared to act quickly and effectively in emergency medical situations, providing critical care as needed.
- Pursue ongoing education to maintain licensure and stay updated on advancements in healthcare practices and military medicine.
- Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
- Two (2) years' experience in the last three years prior to contract execution.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
- Certified in the state as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate.
- Sitting, standing, walking, climbing, bending/stooping, kneeling, twisting.
- Visual acuity. Minimal hearing loss.
- Push/pull/carry minimum 50 lbs.