Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP

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

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.

The role requires on-site duties at MEPS locations, DoD clearance readiness, and experience with military documentation systems. You will lead health assessments and coordinate with specialists to ensure accurate, HIPAA-compliant records.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Practitioner program (ANCC/ANPCP accredited).
• Board certification in FNP, ANP, Adult-Gerontology NP or Acute Care NP.
• Current, unrestricted NP license in any US state or territory.
• Minimum 1 year post-graduate direct patient care experience in the last 3 years.
• Experience in MEPS facilities and familiarity with military medical standards is a plus.
• Pass pre-employment qualifications for government clearance and health standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess service eligibility.
• Review medical documentation and test results to determine medical qualifications.
• Lead mental health and general health assessments and coordinate with specialists as needed.
• Apply military medical accession standards to evaluate applicants.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA compliance in interactions with applicants and teams.
• Document medical histories and exams in MHS Genesis EHR system.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Multitasking

Education

NP: Master/Doctoral degree

Board certification (FNP/ANP/Adult-Gerontology/ACNP)

RN license active in US

1+ year post-grad clinical experience

Tools

EHR systems (Epic, Cerner)

Pre-employment clearance processes

Job description

• A government contract requires that this position be restricted to U.S. citizens. This position requires a Common Access Card (CAC), and the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process to acquire a Common Access Card (CAC).

Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.

Reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical exams, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions. Assesses all body systems, determines the need for additional exams, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation.

This position requires on-site duties at one of these MEPS locations.

To see if there's a MEPS location near you, visit the Battalion site.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for Nurse Practitioner: $120k- $130k.

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Nurse Practitioner Responsibilities

• Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess their service eligibility, ensuring compliance with U.S. Armed Forces medical standards.
• Review medical documentation, test results, and medical histories to determine the applicant's medical qualifications.
• Lead mental health and general health assessments, coordinating with specialists for additional consultations when needed (e.g., psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics).
• Apply military medical accession standards to evaluate applicants and recommend additional medical evaluations if necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and other privacy regulations while interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
• Utilize the MHS Genesis Electronic Health record system to document medical histories, physical exams, and consultations, ensuring all patient information is accurately recorded and compliant with military health regulations.
• Participate in peer reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery.
• Ensure all medical documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with military and healthcare regulations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and military personnel, to ensure smooth operations and effective patient care.
• Assist with risk management and contribute to improving the efficiency of medical processing workflows.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Nurse Practitioner Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Practitioner program, accredited by ANCC or ANPCP.
• Must be board certified in one of the following advanced practice nursing programs: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology NP or Acute Care NP
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three years.
• Experience in MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) facilities is preferred. Familiarity with military medical standards, medical processing procedures, and the use of military-specific documentation systems is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications for relevant government clearance and health standards.
• Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) is a plus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.
• This position requires a current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner.
• Must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Many of our job openings require access to government buildings or military installations. Candidates must pass the pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.