Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command in San Diego seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) to support MEPS with applicant medical processing and exams. This is a Direct Hire Authority position with permanent appointment.

The role requires performing applicant physical examinations and ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Foreign education must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S. accreditation; see official guidance for details.

Qualifications

• Foreign education must be evaluated to determine equivalency to a U.S. education program; or full credit must be given for courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform applicant physical examinations in accordance with agency standards and assist with applicant medical processing at a MEPS.

Job description

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This is a permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

Perform applicant physical examinations in accordance with agency standards and assist with applicant medical processing at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS).

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121585 – $158062/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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