Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP
About the role
Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. Reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical exams, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions. Assesses all body systems, determines the need for additional exams, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation. This position requires on-site duties at a Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) location and requires U.S. citizenship, a Common Access Card (CAC), and the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense clearance process to acquire a CAC. Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is part of Cherokee Federal, a tribally owned federal contracting company serving over 60 federal clients.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess service eligibility, ensuring compliance with U.S. Armed Forces medical standards.
- Review medical documentation, test results, and medical histories to determine applicant medical qualifications.
- Lead mental health and general health assessments, coordinating with specialists for additional consultations when needed (e.g., psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics).