(Archived) Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Deployment Health

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Deployment Health job in Wichita, Kansas.

The job is a civilian position within the extensive military medical system that provides a full range of healthcare to the military and their families.

Our employees are our best assets! Come join our team of healthcare professionals where you are valued.

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Day schedule
• Holidays off
• Fantastic PTO accrual rate
• Competitive Compensation
• Benefit Package (health, dental, and vision plans)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Deployment Health Job Overview:

• Outpatient Clinic
• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges.
• Supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients.
• 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.

Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Deployment Health Job Qualifications:

• BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Master's Degree in Nursing
• 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 ACEN or CCNE
• Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties).
• At least 3 years of experience as a NP within the past three years in direct patient care clinical setting
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
• Computer skills

Position contingent upon contract award with a Spring 2019 start date. Incumbents highly encouraged to contact us. Come join our team of healthcare professionals!