Job detail

Family nurse practitioner

Arise Staffing

#Counseling #BLS #Primary Care #Patient Education #Health Maintenance #Preventive Care #Basic Life Support #Acute Care #Federal Government

Quick overview

The Family Nurse Practitioner will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages across primary and specialty care settings. They are responsible for managing acute and chronic conditions, performing preventive care, and referring complex cases to appropriate medical personnel.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess at least one year of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner and hold a valid, unrestricted license. A graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program and current BLS and ALS certifications are mandatory.

professional certificateBasic Life SupportAdvanced Life SupportMinor trauma treatmentAcute carePhysical examinationsPatient counselingPrimary careChronic disease managementPreventive careFamily medicineHealth maintenancePatient diagnosisSpecialty medical careEmergency condition recognition

Job description

Description Arise Staffing is currently seeking a Family Nurse Practitioner for services in support of the Department of Family and Community Medicine (DFCM) at the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) at Joint Base San Antonio, located on Fort Sam Houston, TX, and associated medical facilities located within a 40-mile radius.

Company Description

Arise Staffing is a company that provides experienced and committed health care personnel and related services to the federal government and private industry. For more information, please visit their website at http://www.arisestaff.com

Work Schedule

The FNP will be available to provide support services Monday through Saturday from 0600–2000 hours daily according to the Department of Family Medicine’s scheduling of shifts ranging from 8-10 hours per day, 32-40 hours per week, excluding overtime.

Job Duties

Evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients of all ages with any symptom, illness, injury, or condition Provide a full range of NP services in primary and specialty medical care within the limits of training and privileges granted by MTF Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (acute, chronic, and minor trauma) Recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for, and treat diseases, disorders, and injuries Refer complex cases and serious conditions to qualified medical personnel and perform designated treatment Promote preventive care and health maintenance, including annual physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.

Requirements

Experience: Candidates must have a minimum of one (1) year of experience within the last three (3) years providing services as a practicing Family Nurse Practitioner.

Education

Candidates must be a graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner Training Program accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association or its predecessors.

Certification

Must be licensed registered nurses certified in family medicine by the American Nursing Certification Center or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.