Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP

About the role

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to government contract requirements. It requires a Common Access Card (CAC) and the ability to pass the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance process to acquire a CAC. The role provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards. Duties include reviewing medical records, conducting detailed histories and physical exams, interpreting diagnostic tests, identifying disqualifying conditions, assessing all body systems, determining the need for additional exams, communicating abnormal findings to applicants, and updating medical staff for accurate database documentation. The position is on‑site at one of the MEPS locations, with openings in Glen Jean, WV; Buffalo, NY; Richmond, VA; Baltimore, MD; Mechanicsburg, PA; Fort Dix, NJ; Boston, MA; and Pittsburgh, PA. The position is with Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH), a part of Cherokee Federal – the tribally owned federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses.

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).
• Apply military medical accession standards to evaluate applicants and recommend additional medical evaluations if necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and other privacy regulations while interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
• Utilize the MHS Genesis Electronic Health Record system to document medical histories, physical exams, and consultations, ensuring all patient information is accurately recorded and compliant with military health regulations.
• Participate in peer reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery.
• Ensure all medical documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with military and healthcare regulations.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and military personnel, to ensure smooth operations and effective patient care.
• Assist with risk management and contribute to improving the efficiency of medical processing workflows.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship (government contract restriction).
• Ability to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) via DoD clearance process.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in an accredited Nurse Practitioner program (ANCC or ANPCP).
• Board certification in one of the following: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult‑Gerontology NP, or Acute Care NP.
• Minimum of one (1) year post‑graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three years.
• Experience in MEPS facilities is preferred.
• Familiarity