Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner w/BONUS - 5157

We have a new opening for a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner at Camp Lejeune in Jacksonville, North Carolina 28542

CORE Duties:

•  Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the facility (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic conditions involving any and all organ systems; provide immunizations; diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
•  Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidenced-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
•  Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
•  Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
•  Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
•  Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
•  Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.
•  Manage a workload of approximately 1000-1200 TRICARE Prime enrollees.
•  Function as the preceptor to Residents and Interns and serve as a consultant to Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners and other medical personnel within the clinic.
•  Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
•  Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
   Exercise appropriate clinical delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, between 7:30am and 4:30pm

No Weekends, No Holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master's or doctoral degree in nursing. Graduate from an academic program, within the nursing specialty field of study that is accredited by a regional or national nursing accrediting agency recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).  

Experience: Minimum 1-year of post-grad clinical experience to meet clinical competency requirements as specified within the past 3 years

Certification: ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioner; NCCPA for Physician Assistant

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted PA license from any state.

Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS and ACLS Certification 

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $55.00 - $64.50/hr depending on experience; $89.50/hr as 1099 rate.

Sign-on bonus of $5,000.00 payable with first paycheck!