Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Currently recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant in Goose Creek, SC, to work at Naval Health Clinic Charleston in the Medical Homeport Department. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will provide medical care to Active Duty heroes, their family members, and military retirees. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant position is full-time, 8.5 or 9 hr. Shifts, Mon - Fri between the hours of 7: 30 AM - 4: 00 PM. Full benefits including 22 days of paid vacation & sick leave, plus paid 10 federal holidays.

DUTIES OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NP/PA):

• Provide a full range of outcome-based Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant 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 conditions involving any and all organ systems;provide immunizations;diagnose,
• treat, and counsel patients as indicated).
• Technically direct and provide care for a variety of diseases and types of injuries (i.E., acute, chronic and
• minor trauma), and the skills to recognize emergency conditions in order to diagnose, prescribe for and
• treat diseases, disorders and injuries, and refer the more complex cases and serious conditions to qualified
• medical personnel and perform designated treatment.
• 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.
• Prescribe in accordance with approved treatment protocols and the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• approved medications and immunizations.
• Identify a medical problem and determine appropriate action to meet the problem, including referral to a
• physician.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NP/PA):

• Degree: Bachelor's degree (if PA). Master's degree in nursing. (If NP).
• Education: For PA's, graduate from an accredited college or university certified by The Accreditation Review Commission on Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). For NP's, 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).
• Certification: Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician s Assistants (NCCPA) for PA's. If NP, 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).
• Experience: One year of experience as a PA or NP within the last three years in a primary care setting treating an adult population.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers is required.
• Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner in any U.S. State, DC, or territory.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (for access to Gov't computer systems).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE NURSE PRACTITIONER/PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (NP/PA):

• Competitive salary
• 22 days paid vacation/sick leave per year
• 10 paid Federal holidays per year
• Dental and Vision plans
• 401(k) savings plan

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that, for over 30 years, has provided medical care for the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to provide world-class care and give our over healthcare professionals opportunities to improve their skills, learn from the best, and serve the needs of active duty servicemembers, their families, and veterans.