ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACTITIONER)

Naval Hospital at Camp Pendleton seeks a Family Nurse Practitioner to serve as a direct primary health care provider. This is a 13-month term position offering the opportunity to deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients ranging from infants through geriatric populations in a military medical setting. Clinical Setting This position is located at Naval Hospital, Department of Medicine, Family Medicine, Camp Pendleton, California. You will work within a federal military healthcare system providing direct patient care and clinical decision-making. Responsibilities Serve as a credentialed Nurse Practitioner providing primary care services across all age groupsConduct independent examinations, diagnose disease, illness, disorder, or injuryPrescribe medications and order or interpret laboratory and diagnostic test resultsInstitute treatment of patients within your personal credentials and privilegesMake clinical decisions regarding medical care and interpret evolving medical processes resulting from new technological developmentsMake decisions concerning primary care needs that impact the care of other healthcare professionals and ancillary staff Required Qualifications Master's degree or higher from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Family Nurse Practitioner, accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of EducationCurrent, active, full, and unrestricted RN license from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territoryCurrent, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a U.S. state, District of Columbia, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or U.S. territoryOne or more full years of professional nursing experience that includes obtaining health histories, prescribing medications, and ordering or interpreting laboratory or diagnostic test resultsCurrent Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red CrossAbility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearanceU.S. citizenship Licenses and Certifications Active RN licenseFamily Nurse Practitioner license or related specialtyCurrent BLS certification (American Red Cross)Hepatitis B immunization requiredCurrent immunization screening Conditions of Employment This is a term appointment not-to-exceed 13 months with no conversion to permanent statusOne-year probationary period requiredSecret security clearance required with background investigation and credit checkPersonnel Security Investigation requiredPre-employment drug screening and random drug testing requiredPre-placement medical examination requiredCredentialing requirements and clinical privileges must be obtained and maintainedSeasonal influenza vaccination required or recognized exemption must be providedModerate to heavy lifting up to 50 pounds requiredOccasional temporary duty (TDY) or business travel may be requiredPosition designated as Mission Essential; incumbent must report during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situationsPermanent federal employees accepting this term position will lose permanent tenure and statutory return rightsPosition may be terminated before the NTE date if the permanent employee returns or due to lack of funds or workMale applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service RegistrationDirect deposit of pay requiredRelocation expenses not reimbursed Compensation And Benefits Salary: $177,442 per year (GS-12)Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidatesSalary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal serviceFederal employee benefits package available; eligibility depends on appointment type and work scheduleComprehensive benefits information available through federal employee resources Schedule Full-time positionNo teleworkNo remote work option Application Requirements Resume (two pages or less)Copy of current RN licenseCopy of current Family Nurse Practitioner licenseTranscripts from accredited nursing educational programOnline questionnaire responsesApplication deadline: September 7, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST Additional Information This is a direct hire solicitation open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Veterans and military spouses will be considered along with all other candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.