Nurse Practitioner- Pediatrics

Job description

Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be at Fort Drum MEDDAC Guthrie Ambulatory Clinic, NY . HCWs shall receive notification two weeks prior to the reassignment to another location with a 40-mile commuting radius of their assigned MTF.

Hours of Performance: The performance hours of the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) are as follows:
Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts – 0730 to 1630, which includes a 60-minute unpaid lunch period.
No Federal Holidays
On-Call Hours: N/A
Overage Hours: N/A
Call-Back Hours: N/A

Nurse Practitioner Core Duties:
• 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). Exhibit 5, Version 1.0 (4 Oct 22)
• 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.
Order diagnostic tests as applicable as well as request consultation or referral with appropriate physicians, clinics, or other health resources as indicated.
Technically proficient in directing and teaching other medical staff, providing educational lectures and participating in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Such direction and interaction will adhere to Government and professional clinical standards and accepted clinical protocols.

Have sufficient experience to be able to adequately diagnose and treat diseases and injuries to include, but not limited to, the following: Upper and Lower Respiratory Infections Ear, Eye, Nasal and Lung Infections, Minor Heart Disorders, Minor Allergic Reactions, Simple Hay Fever, Asthma, Eczema

• Competitive Rate
• Relocation Assistance
• Clinic Duty Hours are 8-hour shifts – 0730 to 1630