Job Title
Family Nurse Practitioner - U.S. Air Force Academy
Location
USAF ACADEMY, CO US (Primary)
Job Type
Full-time
Job Description
SUMMARY:
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Treat patients with common acute conditions, illnesses, or minor trauma
within accepted protocols, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in collaboration
with a physician.
Collaborate with the physician in the health care of patients with chronic
illnesses.
Request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or
other health resources as indicated.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable.
Prescribe and dispense medications as delineated by the Pharmacy and
Therapeutics Committee.
Promote preventive and health maintenance care, including annual
physicals, positive health behaviors, and self-care skills through
education and counseling.
Coordinates patient care through a continuum and facilitates the achievement
of optimal outcomes in relation to care, quality and cost effectiveness.
Ensures compliance with standards of care and practice in accordance with all
established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the medical
treatment facility. Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
Assesses patients.
Completes orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with
(IAW) unit guidelines.
Participates in the orientation of newly assigned personnel, as appropriate.
Serves and participates in committees, functions and other meetings as
directed.
Provides relevant and timely information to these groups and assists with
decision-making and process improvement.
Participates in customer service initiatives, and medical readiness
activities, designed to enhance health services.
Ensures a safe work environment, employee safe work habits and patient
safety IAW regulatory agencies, infection control policies, and process
improvement initiatives.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Successfully completed Master of Science in Nursing degree
program with specialization as a family nurse practitioner accredited by a
national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of
Education.
National Certification: Maintains a current national certification in
specialty (i.e., certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
[ANCC] or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners [AANP]).
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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to age, race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national
origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Spouses of
Shareholders, and Descendants of Shareholders
in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e
- 2(i).
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discrimination based on
inquiring about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the
compensation of other applicants or employees.
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