MEPS Nurse Practitioner: CAC-Clearance Ready

Cherokee Federal; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K

Employer-provided benefits

On-site opportunities

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants and ensure compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. On-site at MEPS locations, you will review records, conduct histories, and coordinate with medical staff to maintain accurate documentation in MHS Genesis.

Responsibilities include leading mental and physical health assessments, applying military accession standards, and ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in NP program with ANCC/ANPCP accreditation.
• Board certification in FNP/ANP/AGNP or Acute Care NP required.
• Current, unrestricted NP license in any state or territory.
• At least 1 year post-graduate direct patient care within the last 3 years.
• Experience with MEPS facilities and military medical standards is a plus.
• Proficiency with EHR systems such as Epic/Cerner is a plus.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications for government clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical histories and physical exams for military applicants per DoD standards.
• Review medical docs, test results, and histories to determine qualifications.
• Lead mental health and general health assessments with specialists when needed.
• Apply military medical accession standards and recommend additional evaluations.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality with applicants and staff.
• Document histories, exams, and consults in MHS Genesis EHR.
• Participate in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of all medical documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth operations.

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Practitioner program

Board certification in FNP/ANP/AGNP/ Acute Care NP

Current, unrestricted NP license in any US state

Minimum 1 year post-graduate direct patient care

BLS certification

RN license in good standing

Tools

Epic

Cerner

Job description

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants and ensure compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. On-site at MEPS locations, you will review records, conduct histories, and coordinate with medical staff to maintain accurate documentation in MHS Genesis.

Responsibilities include leading mental and physical health assessments, applying military accession standards, and ensuring HIPAA confidentiality.