Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (Marshall Islands)

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Location: Deploying to the Marshall Islands

Job Summary:

Acuity is looking for a Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner to support our contract in the Republic of the Marshall Islands.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides medical services at the scope and level of a Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistantto preserve the health of employees and client personnel.
• Systematically assesses the urgent or emergent health needs of patients, analyzes data, and formulates a plan of care, with other members of the medical team, which is realistic in relation to the employee's capabilities and job requirements.
• Recognizes and treats illnesses and injuries according to established operating instructions within the scope of licensure and regulations of state employment or practice.
• Records and maintains patient information in accordance with standard protocols, and the Privacy Act.
• Identifies and records the signs and symptoms of physical and mental conditions.
• Thoroughly exercises skill in initiative, judgment, problem-solving and decision-making daily.
• Makes independent judgments and prioritizes workload.
• Pursues professional development activities and continuing education to ensure currency with present practices and trends in healthcare and specifically in the practice of emergency medical treatment.
• Monitors reconciliation of financial transactions and ensures contract charges are applied uniformly.
• Protects patients' privacy through confidentiality, infection control procedures, assuring consistent medication administration, and assuring proper storage and maintenance procedures for all equipment and supplies.
• Be available for on-call duties as required (One mid-level provider or RN will be on-call when the clinic is closed), responding promptly to emergencies and providing care as necessary.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduated from an accreditedNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant school and hold a NCCPA, AANP or ANCC Certification.
• Hold and maintain an active and unrestrictedNP/PALicense, free from any pending adverse actions and the ability to be favorability credentialed by Acuity policy.
• Minimum of 3 years recent experience asNurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification required.
• All Healthcare Providers and medical support staff must have a recent clinical experience in direct patient care for a least 6 months out of the past year.
• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer and common office equipment, as well as with MS Office products required.
• Ability to adapt to sudden changes and flexibility in work requirements to include potential shift changes based on operational needs and/or command priorities.
• Strong problem-solvingskills to research and resolve inquiries and respond in a timelymanner.
• Self-starter who is action orientedand possesses astrongsense of urgency.
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as directed by the Client.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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