We have an opening for a full time Nurse Practitioner at Vandenberg AFB, California. Job Specific Position Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Provide outcome-based nurse practitioner services within the scope of clinical privileges granted by the military treatment facility, including general patient screening, medical care, and examinations.
• Provide technical consultation and educational support to staff; develop and deliver evidence-based educational lectures; and participate in staff inservice training.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
• Advance Nurse Practitioners will rotate if needed between all facility clinics to meet demands.
• NPs will maintain currency in all assigned training courses. If unable to complete training on time during working hours, members will notify TOCO to make plans for completion.
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday between the hours of 6:30am and 5:30pm, to include a 1 hour lunch break. Not to exceed 40 hours per week.
No Holidays/No Weekends/No Call
RequirementsMinimum Qualifications:Education: Master's or doctoral degree.
Experience: Minimum 2 years' recent clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as an Nurse Practitioner in any state.
Board Certification: Certified 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.
DEA: Must possess a DEA registration
Licensure: Possess current unrestricted RN License from any state.
Life Support Certification: Maintain current BLS and ACLS Healthcare Provider certification from AHA or ARC.
Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.
BenefitsExcellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:- Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays
- Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
- Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
- Matching 401K
Base salary: $75.00 - $80.00/hr depending on experience; $105.00/hr as a 1099 contractor.
Sign-on Bonus: $1,400 payable with first paycheck!
CME Allowance: $1,000/year
