Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner

77 consultants; Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune is seeking a qualified Nurse Practitioner. The role involves conducting medical assessments and managing patient care while guiding interdisciplinary staff. Candidates must possess a Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, relevant certifications, and at least one year of experience. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, from 7 AM to 4 PM, with no required weekend shifts, offering a supportive environment for staff development.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited nursing program.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general medical assessments for patients with various conditions.
• Guide interdisciplinary staff and conduct training sessions.
• Manage and diagnose acute and chronic conditions per clinical guidelines.

Skills

Patient assessment and management

Interdisciplinary training

Preventive healthcare advocacy

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing

Job description

Job Specific Duties:

• Conducting general medical assessments, screenings, and examinations for patients presenting with routine, acute, or chronic conditions across all organ systems. Services include immunization administration, diagnosis, treatment, and patient counseling according to clinical guidelines.
• Technically guiding and instructing interdisciplinary staff, delivering evidence-based educational lectures, and actively engaging in in-service training sessions aimed at staff development.
• Diagnosing and managing common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma in alignment with established protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and in consultation with supervising physicians as necessary.
• Advocating for preventive healthcare and health maintenance through interventions such as annual physical examinations and promoting positive health behaviors and self-management strategies via both structured and individualized educational initiatives.
• Facilitating communication and collaboration within a diverse healthcare team to enhance the dissemination of care plans and actions, and to enrich patient and family education while augmenting organizational efficacy.
• Identifying situations necessitating patient isolation and ensuring adherence to universal precautions during all patient interactions.
• Participating in staff meetings to contribute to case discussions, engage in continuing education efforts, and drive continuous quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday, with hours scheduled between 7 AM and 4 PM, not exceeding 40 hours per week. No weekend or holiday shifts are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree/Education: Master’s or doctoral degree in nursing, obtained from a program accredited by a recognized regional or national nursing accreditation body (ACEN or CCNE).
• Certifications: The healthcare worker must possess and maintain BLS and ACLS certifications through guidelines established by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Additionally, certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the relevant specialty area is required, granted by either ANCC, AANP, or an equivalent national nursing certification body in accordance with specialty practice standards (e.g., NBPNP, NCC).
• Experience: A minimum of one year working experience as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, in alignment with the clinical competency requirements outlined in service‑specific credentialing standards.
• Licensure/Registration: Hold an active, valid, unrestricted nursing license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner, without any limitations or pending disciplinary actions, from any U.S. state, territory, or the District of Columbia.
• Security: Must be capable of passing a government background check/security clearance.