Advanced Practice Nurse; Family Practice

About the Position

This position is located at Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton 52 Area Branch Health Clinic.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

• Provide primary care services to patients ranging in ages from infant through geriatric in a primary health care clinic of a military medical treatment facility.
• Examine patient and performs initial patient work‑up and assessment of patient's care and treatment.
• Work independently and collaboratively with physicians in patient management, evaluation, and revision of therapeutic plans.
• Diagnose disease, illness, disorder or injury, and institute treatment of patients.
• Write prescriptions, order the administration of medications, dispense medications, and prescribe controlled substance in accordance with scope of practice for Nurse Practitioners.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is 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.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre‑employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre‑placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds is required.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• This position requires current Certified Child Life Specialist credentials from an accredited institution within 3 months of being hired.
• Applicants must be able to fulfill non‑privileged professional credential requirements.