Nurse Practitioner - Occupational Health

Overview

ERP International is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Full-Time position supporting Occupational Health at Barksdale AFB, LA. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity.

Be the Best! Join our team of exceptional health care professionals across the nation. Come discover the immense pride and job satisfaction ERP Employees experience in providing care for our Military Members, their Families, and Retired Military Veterans! ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces!

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!

About ERP International, LLC: ERP is a nationally respected provider of health, science, and technology solutions supporting clients in the government and commercial sectors. We provide comprehensive enterprise information technology, strategic sourcing, and management solutions to DoD and federal civilian agencies in 40 states. Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD, and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL, and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, including a one-hour lunch.

Core Duties: The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) works as an independent health care provider of a primary care team. The practitioner is self-directed and has a high level of independence. The FNP may have a defined enrolled population of adult and geriatric patients aged 18 years and older, uses the results of health assessment tools and data to assist patients in obtaining an appropriate level of care and resources. As a member of the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) Care Team, coordinates patient care through a continuum facilitating the achievement of optimal outcomes in clinical, quality, and cost-effectiveness arenas. Provides direct clinical care to patients requiring the intervention of a mid-level provider and provides patient education and medication guidance as needed to patients. Uses population health guidelines to ensure patients receive appropriate clinical preventive services.

• Conduct medical assessments to determine deployment status in a private setting.
• Conduct pre-deployment review of health record for any conditions that may impact deployment status.
• Review the Electronic Health Record (EHR) to identify current prescribed medications and discuss current use of over-the-counter medications and supplements with the patient.
• Verify all medications are compatible with Area of Responsibility (AOR) restrictions; initiate waivers as applicable and notify Public Health and Deployment Waiver Manager.
• Provide health education and information and recommend medical referrals/follow-up for deployment-related health concerns as indicated and/or aligned with appropriate Clinic Practice Guidelines (CPGs).
• A complete and legible copy of DRHAs 1-5 must be documented in the deployer’s EHR.
• Ensure Service Members have access to comprehensive counseling on the full range of methods for contraception, pregnancy, pregnancy prevention, and menstrual suppression, as applicable and directed by DHA-PI and prescribe specific deployment medications as indicated by Public Health and deployment location.
• Make deployment determination and indicate clearance status in the ASIMS DMC module. Update ASIMS DD Form 2766 IAW AFMAN 41-210.
• Coordinate referrals with deployer’s PCM via T-CON, as applicable.
• Complete the Health-Care Provider portion of the medical waiver packages for deployment limiting conditions, as directed by BOMC standard work process.
• Capture active component DRHA workload using the provider’s Medical Expense and Performance Reporting System code.

Performance Expectations:

• Provides comprehensive primary, preventative, and therapeutic health care service to patients and family members empaneled to the MTF.
• Performs comprehensive physical assessments of patients to include baseline data such as past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, and immunization history.
• Performs complete assessments on patients of adult age. Performs pre-employment physicals and sports physicals.
• Performs pre-deployment and post-deployment assessments of active-duty personnel.
• Performs or requests special screening and development tests and laboratory tests and interprets the results.
• Knowledgeable of a variety of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Establishes medical diagnosis for common short-term or chronic stable health problems.
• Independently manages chronic stable health problems.
• Prescribes and monitors pain management regimen for patients with chronic pain.
• Performs procedures to include but not limited to biopsies, minor suturing, toenail removals, and joint aspirations if specified in the credential and privilege lists.
• Possesses knowledge of patient education principles and behavioral readiness to change.
• Teaches patients and family members ways to maintain or improve their health status.
• Recognizes scope of practice/limitations, consults with a physician and or medical specialty services as needed.
• Accesses electronic medical records or patient paper charts to track members at risk for disease.
• Works with TRICARE/Humana Service Center to coordinate referrals with RMC as appropriate.
• Knowledgeable of the Medical Standards Directory (MSD) and how/when to refer patients to the Airmen Medical Readiness Optimization (AMRO) board.
• Applies medical, fitness, and profiling standards IAW AFIs 48-123, 36-2905, and 10-203.
• Performs Base Operational Medical Clinic assessments to include but not limited to: Deployment Risk Health Assessments (DRHA) IAW DHA policy.

Professional Qualities:

• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.
• Maintains current knowledge of practice standards, disease management, preventive screening standard/requirements, and current trends in population-based health management.
• Actively participates in ongoing improvement projects associated with disease management, prevention, and population-based health management.
• Participates in MTF required trainings, monthly Pro-Staff meetings, and other required on-the-job training as indicated by local leadership.

Judgement and Decisions:

• Educates and counsels patients about their potential risk for diseases or injuries.
• Accesses information systems to analyze, track and quantify program effectiveness.
• Consults with physicians and other healthcare providers on unusual cases.
• Intervenes with appropriate individuals/departments regarding delays in service.
• Uses chain of command to focus attention on innovative ideas, best practices, and problem areas.

Communication Skills:

• Understands the administrative requirements for proper documentation of patient’s condition.
• Demonstrates strong customer service and fosters development of those skills throughout the Family Health team.
• Communicates and collaborates with the support staff and appropriate members of the health care team.
• Serves as a patient advocate by assuming the role of a liaison between the patient and ancillary services.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree: Master's degree in nursing.
• Education: Graduate from an academic program in the nursing specialty accredited by a recognized nursing accrediting agency (ACEN or CCNE).
• Certification: Certified as a Nurse Practitioner by ANCC, AANP, or appropriate national certification organization.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year NP experience after graduation.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.