NP/PA for Primary Care Department at Fort Cavazos

Job description

USGP has an opportunity for a PHYSICIAN EXTENDER (PA/NP) to provide services to our military service members, their families, and veterans within the PRIMARY CARE DEPARTMENT, FORT CAVAZOS, TX.

Benefits:

Competitive Pay – $70.00/hr. + Health and Welfare Stipend

Benefit: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401K

Qualifications:

· Degree/Education: NP: Master’s Degree in Nursing. Graduate 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). PA: Bachelor’s Degree. Graduate from an accredited college or university certified by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

· Certifications in addition to Basic Life Support: NP: Certified in the specialty required by the TO 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 (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties). PA: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).

· Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instruction. Candidate must be required to demonstrate clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline.

· Board Certification: NP: Certified in the specialty required by the TO 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 (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric,

Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties). PA: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician’s Assistants (NCCPA).

· Licensure/Registration: NP: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse. PA: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant

Job Duties:

To include but not limited to

· Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.e., acute, chronic and minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment.

· Technically direct and teach other staff, provide educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.

· Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

· Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a physician.

· Perform specific diagnostic and therapeutic practices and procedures in accordance with scope of practice.

· Establish collaborative rapport with physician, nursing and others in order to promote and facilitate primary care services.

· Teach patients and family member's healthy regimen and responsibility for achieving wellness.

· Attend staff meetings

At USGP, we are invested in the growth and support of the veterans, and their families, that we serve. In order to provide our best to the community, we are committed to nurturing and evolving our ever-growing diverse network of dedicated professionals and ensuring that our employees are valued for their efforts and able to grow as an individual and achieve their career goals. This is a great opportunity for a team player who is passionate about service

and wants to grow their career through the unique knowledge gained by working at a federal facility.

USGP is an Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

We look forward to receiving your resume!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70.00 per hour

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

· Primary Care

Education:

· Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

· Licensed Nurse Practitioner (Required)

· BLS Certification (Required)

· Physician Assistant License (PA-C) (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

· Fort Cavazos, TX 76541: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person