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**Core Responsibilities for Nurse Practitioners (NP):
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- Deliver a comprehensive spectrum of evidence-based NP services in alignment with privileges conferred by the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF). Responsibilities include supervising, conducting general screenings, and providing medical assessments for both routine and acute/chronic conditions encompassing all organ systems. Administer immunizations and diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as clinically indicated.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to healthcare staff. Facilitate evidence-based educational sessions and actively engage in in-service training for team members.
- Assess and manage patients presenting with common acute conditions, chronic diseases, or minor injuries, adhering to established protocols, clinical practice guidelines, and/or in collaboration with supervising physicians.
- Advocate for preventive care and health maintenance through annual health assessments, promotion of positive health practices, and individualized patient education and counseling.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with a diverse interdisciplinary team to relay care plans, educate patients and families, and enhance organizational outcomes.
- Identify and manage conditions necessitating isolation, ensuring strict adherence to universal precautions across all patient interactions.
- Participate in staff meetings to discuss case studies, engage in continuing education, and contribute towards continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives.
**Work Schedule:**
- Monday to Friday, 8.5 hours daily between 7:00 AM and 6:30 PM
- No weekend or holiday shifts - No on-call responsibilities
**Minimum Qualifications:**
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**Education:** Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program (ACEN or CCNE). -
**Experience:** At least 2 years of practice in a primary care environment within the last 3 years. -
**Licensure:** Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license. -
**Board Certification:** Certification through ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioners; or relevant national certification for the specialty (e.g., Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal specialties). -
**Life Support Certifications:** Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or Red Cross required.
- **Security Clearance:** Must successfully pass a government background check and obtain necessary security clearance.