Family Nurse Practitioner

Army Healthcare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loan repayment

Education benefits

Travel opportunities

Comprehensive medical care

Dental care

Job summary

U.S. Army Family Nurse Practitioners perform the highest level of quality care for Army Soldiers, retirees, and their families. If you are looking to combine your skills as a family nurse practitioner and your passion for patient care with the desire to serve your nation’s heroes, a career in the U.S.

Army might be the one for you. As a licensed, independent provider, you will practice both autonomously and in collaboration with health care professionals, lead integrated teams, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Must have MSN or DNP with Family Nurse Practitioner specialization.
• Must hold an active RN license in good standing.
• Board certification as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations for servicemembers and families.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Provide patient referrals and care coordination.
• Collaborate with health care professionals and lead care teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Evidence-based practice

Independent practice

Education

MSN or DNP with FNP specialization

RN license (active)

FNP-BC board certification

Job description

U.S. Army Family Nurse Practitioners perform the highest level of quality care for Army Soldiers, retirees, and their families.

If you are looking to combine your skills as a family nurse practitioner and your passion for patient care with the desire to serve your nation’s heroes, a career in the U.S. Army might be the one for you.

To serve as an Army Family Nurse Practitioner and Officer, you will support the military community with the highest level of quality primary care, performing physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and patient referrals for servicemembers, retirees, and their families. You will make an immediate difference in your patients’ lives and gain experience while serving alongside other medical professionals. As a licensed, independent provider, you will practice both autonomously and in collaboration with health care professionals. You may serve as a clinical leader of integrated teams, health care researchers, interdisciplinary consultants, process improvements advisors, and patient advocates. As a role model for the specialty, you will provide leadership to improve clinical outcomes, utilizing analytics to support evidence-based practice and the innovation of enhancing patient care. And, you may have opportunities to expand your responsibilities and authority through advanced education and experiences.

When you join the Army Nurses Corps, you’ll be making a difference in the lives of our Soldiers and the country at large while gaining access to invaluable opportunities, such as supporting on humanitarian missions, leadership training, all while receiving a competitive benefits package.

Benefits may include:

Repayment of qualified education loans to lending institution, paid annually over a maximum of three years while serving

A full-tuition scholarship, a monthly stipend of more than $2,800, and reimbursement of certain academic fees, equipment and materials, based on qualifying specialties.

Based on your field of concentration, you may be eligible for an accession bonus as well as retention bonuses once the initial contract obligation is served

Travel opportunities within the United States and abroad

Up to 30 days of paid vacation earned annually

Enrollment into the Uniformed Services Blended Retirement System

No- to low-cost medical and dental care for you and your family

Commissary and post exchange shopping privileges

Specialized training to become a leader in medicine

Eligibility Requirements

Must have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with specialization as a Family Nurse Practitioner from an accredited program

Must possess a current, active, valid and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse (RN)

Must be board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC)

Must be a U.S. citizen to serve Active Duty

Have questions or want more information?

To find out more information about becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner in the U.S. Army, visit www.goarmy.com/medicine. You may also reach out to your local Army Healthcare Recruiter to learn how you can get started on your journey as an Army Family Nurse Practitioner.