SummaryCHENEGA TRI-SERVICES, LLCHouston, TXThe Nurse Practitioner shall perform medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documentation pertaining to consultations and medical histories on applicants for the Armed Forces.Responsibilities
Perform medical histories, physical examinations, and reviews of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories on applicants for the Armed Forces
Review of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories
Secure a thorough health history from the applicant and record findings
Arrange (but not performing) Medical consultations to include but not limited to orthopedics, psychiatry, ears, nose and throat specialty, dermatology, internal medicine, and dental.
Accomplish the specified quantity and quality of work within the schedule and hours allotted herein.
Perform records review/consult reviews and results reviews.
Abide by DoD, USMEPCOM, and other applicable instructions, regulations, and policies.
Apply accession medical standards to determine applicant medical qualifications
Become proficient in the application of accession medical standards to determine suitability of applicants for military service
Provide highest regard to applicant dignity
Abide by and follow IAW, Privacy Act and HIPPA
Participate in MEPS local, medical peer reviews
Use Philosophy Known as “Red Carpet Treatment”
Comply with all installation policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Graduate of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing)
Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certificate Program (ANPCP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Possess current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands
Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three (3) years
Possess and maintain a current certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross training for Healthcare Providers. This training must include a “hands-on” portion and be recertified every two years.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess computer skills necessary to access and update electronic medical documentation, access and respond to e-mail communications, and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues
Ability to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with all parties and other providers
Ability to effectively plan and utilize time while administering judgment and demonstrating sound decision-making skills
Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity
Ability to complete Genesis training requirements for medical documentation
Experience in collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating, while taking health histories and administering mental health screening questionnaires
Knowledgeable of diagnostic procedures related to a variety of medical and healthcare fields to include obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatric, orthopedic, internal medicine, and mental health
Physical Demands (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee may use repeated motions that include the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers. The employee is occasionally required to walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Any estimated salary provided by this job board may not align with Chenega's compensation program. Please apply to connect with a recruiter who can provide more details.Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledNative preference under PL 93-638.We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program
