Physician Extender - Nurse Practitioner NP

Physician Extender – Nurse Practitioner (NP) 

Camp Pendleton, CA

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a full range of outcome-based nurse practitioner services in accordance with privileges granted by the MTF (e.g., supervise and provide general screening and medical care and examinations of patients for routine, acute and chronic 
• 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. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Master's 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). 
• Certified in the specialty required by the TO as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or the recognized national nursing certification organization for the specialty area of practice as appropriate (for example, National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses, American Nurses Association, National Certification Corporation for the Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Specialties). 
• One year of full-time experience within the last three years as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant in a Level III or higher Emergency Department. 
• Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse. 
• Must be a US Citizen.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions offers the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Employer Paid - Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term Disability  
• Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• 11 Federal Holidays  
• Continuing Education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Incentives and More

About Potomac Healthcare Solutions:
 Potomac Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly growing healthcare services company with a proven background in providing world-class health services for both government and commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled, caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would like to talk to you!

If you do not find interest in this opportunity but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job posting. 

We especially welcome employment interest of US Military Veterans with honorable service.

Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. 
 

***This position is contingent upon contract award.