Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
Family Practice Nurse Practitioner
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Job Description
Overview
Avosys is a growing integrator of professional technological and management solutions services. Founded in 1998 Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal Commercial Local and State clients. We recognize the foundation of our firm is our people and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.
Is it your calling to serve our Nations Heroes Avosys is seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner to provide outpatient services to the military and their families at DavisMonthan AFB in Tucson AZ.
- Maximize family time with no weekend Holiday or oncall requirements
- Maintain worklife balance with guaranteed 8hour shifts
- Take advantage of our competitive comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life shortterm disability longterm disability & 401(k)
- 3 Weeks PTO
- 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- 4 Paid Family Days off
- more!
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient care for TRICARE Prime enrolled beneficiaries as well as TRICARE for Life and space available beneficiaries ranging from newborn to geriatric age presenting with complex and interdependent acute and chronic conditions.
- Serve as the Primary Care Manager (PCM) within the Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) model of health care delivery will facilitate and manage full spectrum of professional and patient care activities within their scope of practice and collaborate with their supervising physician in the provision of patient care.
- Obtain appropriate history and perform physical examination of patients. Types of physicals may include but are not limited to annual exams pre/post deployment health assessments Preventive Health Assessments (PHAs) Security and Overseas Clearances preconfinement physicals Line of Duty (LOD) occupational fitness evaluations sports and newborn physicals.
- Adequately diagnose and treat a widerange of pediatric and adult diseases and injuries. Formulate differential diagnostic plans. Conditions include but are not limited to the management of diabetes mellitus hypertension cardiovascular disease asthma inflammatory and noninflammatory arthritic conditions cancerdiagnosis/management/surveillance musculoskeletal injuries and acute and chronic psychiatric/psychological disorders.
- Order and interpret diagnostic tests with implementation of appropriate treatment plan and followup care in a costeffective manner.
- Prescribe medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
- Perform medical procedures within credentials and scope of practice. Procedures may include but are not limited to casting/splinting suturing excisional skin biopsies vasectomies and micro excisional dermatologic techniques.
- Request consultation or referral with appropriate subspecialties clinics or other health resources as indicated.
- Provide advise by telephone secure messaging or in person to other providers nursing and paraprofessional staff on the care of patients.
- Promote preventive and health maintenance care including annual physicals positive health behaviors and selfcare skills through education and counseling.
- Identify and report cases which have public health significance and carry out effective control measures.
- Stabilize and manage patients in a medical or surgical emergency ensuring appropriate care/transfer to a higher level facility is accomplished as clinically indicated.
- Communicate orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals (peers health care team staff patients) including clear precise telephone and electronic communication. Document clinical encounters and patient instructions into the medical record via electronic medical record system per 355 MDG policies.
- Perform medical exams reviews and conduct appropriate military specific documentation such as (but not limited to) narrative medical summaries for Medical Evaluation Boards medical profiles and quarters authorization following military specific policies.
- Maintain a productivity level consistent with Defense Health Agency standards. Ensure compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all established policies procedures and guidelines used in the medical treatment facility. Provide care within ethical and legal boundaries.
- Serve/participate in committees functions and other meetings as directed. Provide relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with decisionmaking and process improvement. Participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities designed to enhance health services.
- Provide accurate and effective guidance and feedback to the medical team members in a collegial and professional manner to facilitate team based clinical operations that result in effective efficient timely and cohesive patient care. Participate in orientation training and evaluation of duty performance of newly assigned personnel as appropriate.
- Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with unit/355 MDG guidelines.
- Participate in local disaster training exercises as directed by the Chief of the Medical Staff (SGH) or Squadron Commander; responds to realworld disaster situations.
- Ensure a safe work environment and employee safe work habits. Implement universal infection control practices.
Qualifications
- Successful completion of a Family Nurse Practitioner program from an accredited School of Nursing at the time
of graduation. - A minimum of 2 years experience within the last 3 years preferably in a primary care setting. A privileged nurse practitioner who has graduated from an accredited nursing educational program within the last two years has met the requirements for current clinical competency based on the clinical activity from the accredited nursing educational program.
- Must have an active unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse and an advanced practice nurse. License cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a State Board or national licensing/certication agency.
License Certifications
- Nationally certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners
(AANP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). - A permanent full and unrestricted license to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner. License cannot be under investigation nor have any adverse action pending from a State Board or national licensing/certification agency. May be licensed in any of the 50 states.
- A current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Life
Other Information
Industry: Defense
US Citizenship Required: Yes
Background Check: Required
Current Clearance Level Required: None
Telework: No
Travel: No
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contactor for assistance.
Employment Type
Full-Time
