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(Archived) Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Family

Last Updated: 4/13/19

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Family job in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Family job is within the military medical system and is a civilian position. Civilian and military personnel work together in the extensive military medical system. The hospitals and medical clinics provide services to the active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families and provide a full range of medical services.

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

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

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Family Job Overview

  • Provide a full range of nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the Commanding Officer (e.g., 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 as indicated).
  • Perform deployment related health assessment and annual mental health assessment services that comply with applicable Department of Defense and Air Force policy and guidance, to include required standards of care and clinical practice guidelines.
  • Performs and/or refers to case management, utilization management, disease management, and care coordination functions, as appropriate.
  • Serves as a part of the Primary Care Manager (PCM) team within the Air Force Medical Home (AFMH) model of health care delivery. Will provide assistance in the full spectrum management of professional and patient care activities within their scope of practice.
  • Assesses and identifies individual patient care needs. Applies evidence-based practice (EBP) and processes in making appropriate clinical decisions for pediatric, adolescent, adult, obstetric, and geriatric patients.
  • Synthesizes data from a variety of sources and make appropriate clinical decisions.
  • Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement of optimal outcomes in relation to clinical care, quality and cost effectiveness.
  • Effectively communicates and collaborates both orally and in writing with a diverse group of individuals (peers, healthcare team, staff, patients, families and caregivers), for the purpose of informing the healthcare team and partnering with patients and families on the plan of care, treatment(s), education and/or outcomes.
  • Excellent written communication skills to perform accurate documentation, both written and electronic, of all activity in accordance with requirements
  • Ensures compliance with professional standards of care and practice (i.e., American Nurses Association (ANA), American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nursing (AAACN), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), etc.). Adheres to Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) guidelines, the Department of Defense (DoD) Health Information Privacy Program and DoD/Defense Health Agency (DHA)/Air Force/Military Treatment Facility (MTF) policies, procedures, and guidelines. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
  • Accountable for making patient care assignments based on the scope of practice and skill level of all assigned personnel.
  • Assesses, screens, and/or triages patients via telephone or in-person per approved MTF protocols and/or CSSPs. Requires expert, skillful, rapid assessment and triage for patient problem(s) and needs both in clinic and over the telephone.
  • Effectively communicates when screening or triaging patients via telephone, secure messaging and/or face-to-face encounters IAW the ANA's nursing process: assessment, nursing diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes/goals, implementation, and evaluation.
  • Documents appropriate disposition/management of the patient to include optimal time and location to report to the emergency department (ED), urgent care clinic, follow-up with PCM or PCM team, or homecare and follow-up care as required.
  • Executes medical orders, requests diagnostic tests and places appropriate referrals as directed by the provider. Obtains both internal and external diagnostic tests and consultation results, notifying the ordering provider of any abnormal results, and arranging follow-up care.
  • Administers oral, topical, optic, ophthalmic, rectal, vaginal, IM, SQ and IV medications after validation of provider order. Must demonstrate proficiency in medication administration prior to giving medications at the MTF. Demonstrates knowledge of how pain contracts are initiated and their role in pain management processes within the MTF. Ability to recognize adverse signs and symptoms after medication administration and emergently respond per MTF's protocol.
  • Performs procedures within credentials and scope of practice. Procedures may include, but are not limited to, catheterizations, visual acuity tests, EKGs, irrigation of eyes and ears, splinting, phlebotomy, nebulizer treatments, PFTs, and skills in setting up, operating and monitoring specialized medical equipment for procedures.
  • Assists in stabilizing patients in a clinical emergency, ensuring appropriate care/transfer to a higher level facility is accomplished as clinically indicated.
  • Assists providers with patient examinations, therapeutic measures and procedures. Works closely with and refers patients to the Behavioral Health Optimization Program (BHOP) as appropriate.
  • Ensures proper documentation and coding of notes, procedures, and treatments.

Nurse Practitioner (FNP) - Family Job Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program
  • Family Nurse Practitioner - certified
    Experience: Demonstrated clinical competency as a FNP within the past two years
    Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse.
  • Computer competency (Windows, Microsoft applications, and become proficient in various facility computer systems)
  • Minimum of 3 years full-time nursing experience
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in the last 3 calendar years in a primary care setting
  • National certification in Ambulatory Care Nursing
  • ACLS preferred
  • Direct hands-on experience in the last 3 years with computer operations, basic word processing, data entry, and use/maintenance of automated electronic medical records is required.

Position contingent on contract award with an anticipated late Spring 2019 start date. Incumbents highly encourage to contact us. Come join our team of healthcare professionals!

Company Details

Annapolis, Maryland, United States
FSR’s Government Division employs healthcare professionals in government healthcare facilities supporting active duty military service members, military retirees, and their families nationwide. Civilian healthcare professionals work alongside military providers in the extensive military medical system that includes renowned facilities such as the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Lands...