Advance Practice Nurse; Practitioner​/Ambulatory

About the Position

This position is located at Naval Branch Health Clinic Meridian, Dir of Medicine. Serve as an Advance Practice Nurse (Practitioner/Ambulatory) providing a variety of health care services in an outpatient setting to patients across the lifespan from newborn to geriatrics.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation utilizing DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• Administers health care services in an outpatient setting in compliance with state and federal regulations and meets professional standards.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic tests.
• Establishes a preliminary and/or final diagnosis with appropriate treatment.
• Provide appropriate patient education and disposition.
• Manages patient treatment using a variety of therapeutic modalities.
• Prepares written or computerized, complete, accurate documentation on all patients evaluated in the clinical setting.
• Conducts a variety of physical examinations.

• Tier 3(Secret):
  This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Hepatitis B:
  Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has mandatory seasonal Influenza vaccination requirements and is subject to annual seasonal Influenza vaccinations unless otherwise exempted for medical or religious reasons (documentation of exemption must be provided upon hire).
• Tuberculosis (TB):
  This position requires the incumbent to have Tuberculosis testing.
• All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random drug testing, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Physical:
  This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45 pounds is required.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations, the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• This position requires that you obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.