MEPS Nurse Practitioner – CAC/DoD Clearance Eligible

Cherokee Federal; Fort Dix (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a Nurse Practitioner for MEPS operations. This on-site role requires CAC/PIV eligibility and passing DoD clearance to work with military applicants, with duties including histories, exams, and coordinating with medical staff to meet DoD and USMEPCOM standards.

Starting salary is $120k–$130k with full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Board-certified NP (FNP/ANP/Adult-Gerontology or Acute Care) and an active license are required; MEPS experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Doctoral NP degree with ANCC/ANPCP accreditation.
• Board certification in FNP/ANP/Adult-Gerontology/Acute Care NP.
• Current, unrestricted NP license in any U.S. state or territory.
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate direct patient care experience.
• Experience in MEPS facilities or military medical standards is preferred.
• CAC/PIV eligibility or possession preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants.
• Review medical docs, tests, and histories to determine qualifications.
• Lead mental health and general health assessments with specialists when needed.
• Apply military medical accession standards for evaluations.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and privacy in interactions.
• Document in MHS Genesis EHR system accurately.
• Engage in peer reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all medical documentation complies with regulations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for efficient operations.
• Assist with risk management and processing workflow improvements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

HIPAA compliance

Communication with military

Education

Master’s or Doctoral NP degree

Board certified in FNP/ANP/Adult-Gerontology/Acute Care NP

Unrestricted NP license in US

Minimum 1 year post‑grad clinical experience

MEPS experience preferred

Tools

Epic

Cerner

MHS Genesis

Job description

Cherokee Federal seeks a Nurse Practitioner for MEPS operations. This on-site role requires CAC/PIV eligibility and passing DoD clearance to work with military applicants, with duties including histories, exams, and coordinating with medical staff to meet DoD and USMEPCOM standards.

Starting salary is $120k–$130k with full-time benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Board-certified NP (FNP/ANP/Adult-Gerontology or Acute Care) and an active license are required; MEPS experience is preferred.