Nurse Practitioner - Family Medicine - Birmingham

Overview:

ERP International is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a Full-Time position in support of the Family Medicine Clinic at Maxwell AFB, AL. Apply online today and discover more about this exceptional employment opportunity. www.erpinternational.com

ERP International is honored to have been named one of The Washington Post’s 2024 Top Workplaces!

• Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits!
• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays!
• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, and Health Savings Account available!
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement!
• Matching 401K!

Founded in 2006, ERP is headquartered in Laurel, MD and maintains satellite offices in Montgomery, AL and San Antonio, TX - plus project locations nationwide. ERP is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran.

Responsibilities:

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 6:00am and 6:00pm, including a one hour lunch

Core Duties: The duties include, but are not limited to the following;

• 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 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.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Masters degree in nursing
• Education: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 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: Minimum 2 years experience as a NP in a Family Health setting within the past 36 months.
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted license from any state.
• Life Support Certification: Possess current ARC or AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification.
• Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.