ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)

Overview

Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner)

About the Position

This position is located at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Fairchild AFB is located in beautiful Spokane, Washington. Spokane is a beautiful four-season destination where theres always something to do whether you hope to stay in or adventure outdoors. If youre relocating with family, weve got you covered with fun things to do in Spokane to keep the kiddos busy and parents equally entertained. If you consider yourself an outdoor enthusiast, check out our numerous outdoor recreation options in our local and state parks. If youre a night owl, theres an abundance of Spokane nightlife to keep you entertained. If youre ready to dive into our arts and culture scene, well show you performances, history, and art museums to admire. Discover upcoming Spokane attractions and events with the latest Spokane event calendar and more! Visit https://www.visitspokane.com/

Fairchild Air Force Base

Fairchild Air Force Base is home to a wide variety of units and missions, the most prominent is the air refueling mission. Fairchild has two wings, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing, and the 141st ARW. Other units include the Air Force Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape school, medical detachments, a weapons squadron and the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency.

Working for the Department of Defense

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid-time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

DUTY 1: Provides Comprehensive Primary, Preventative, and Therapeutic Health Care Service

Provides comprehensive primary, preventative, and therapeutic health care service to assigned patients in a family practice clinic in a Military Treatment Facility (MTF). Performs comprehensive physical assessments of patients to include baseline data such as past medical and surgical history, family history, social history, and immunization history. Independently diagnoses and manages acute episodic and chronic illnesses including but are not limited to asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, upper respiratory infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and dermatological or orthopedic conditions; minor traumas; behavior/psychological problems; and short term health issues such as injuries and infections.

DUTY 2: As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), provides comprehensive health care services. Performs procedures, treatments, and orders medications based on assessment results and standards of care. Educates patients and family members on diagnosis, discusses treatment options and makes recommendations, and ensures patients/family members have information required to provide informed consent for treatment.

DUTY 3: Shares Clinical Expertise as Consultant and Instructor

Shares clinical expertise as consultant and instructor. Evaluates clinical practices and collaborates with health care team members to improve patient care delivery IAW evidence-based practice standards. Participates in staff development programs. Participates in evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of activities/services of the unit by organizing nursing monitoring and evaluation activities.

DUTY 4: Participates in Committees, Functions, and Other Meetings

Participates in committees, functions, and other meetings as directed. Serves as a member of various committees, functions, and other meetings as needed. Provides relevant and timely information to these groups. Assists with decision making and process improvement. Serves as a functional expert on family health care for the medical group, serving as an advocate for these functions.

PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED

Qualifications

Basic Requirements

• Degree: A graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Family Practice is required.
• This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained.
• (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)
• Foreign Degree: A degree from a Foreign Nursing School. Official certification from the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools is required for individuals who graduated from foreign nursing schools.
• Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
• APN Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Practice or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
• Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below.