What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner, Base Operational Medicine Clinic position at Posterity Group LLC?
Description:Posterity Group LLC is a veteran owned, service-disabled small business, headquartered in Rockville, MD, that specializes in federal government contracting and staffing. We are tasked with staffing The Base Operational Medicine Clinic with the 375th Medical Group at Scott AFB with Nurse Practitioners. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to do the following: Duty Hours: Duty hours will be an 8-hr day, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0700-1700 at the discretion of the Clinic Supervisor and/or the Flight Commander, 40 hours per week, with a one-hour uncompensated lunch to be taken between the hours of 1100-1300 depending on the needs of the clinic. The NP is not required to work on Federally recognized holidays. Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services: examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated). Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members. 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. Requirements:Degree: Master's degree in nursing. Education: Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Shall have and maintain a current, valid, unrestricted license specific to the position (with no limitations, stipulation, or pending adverse actions) in any U.S. jurisdiction as outlined in the applicable regulation or instruction. Valid BLS