Job Details

We have an urgent need for a Nurse Practitioner at Dyess AFB in Abilene, Texas 79607

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.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between7:00am and 5:00pm, with a one hour lunch, not to exceed 40 hrs/week.

No Weekends, No Holidays

No Call, No Call-Back

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Master in Nursing for NP; from accredited program (ACEN or CCNE).

Experience: Minimum 1-year post-grad clinical experience in the past 2-years

Certification: ANCC or AANP for Nurse Practitioner

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

Life Support Certifications: AHA or ARC BLS 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.

Benefits

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: $53.00 - $60.00/hr depending on experience; $90.00/hr 1099 rate

Sign-on Bonus: $5,000.00 payable with first paycheck!