Nurse Practitioner Fort Snelling

Job Summary

You must provide documentation that you are a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident to qualify.

About the Role

Provides comprehensive medical evaluations for MEPS applicants, ensuring full compliance with OSHA, Privacy Act, DoD, and USMEPCOM standards.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records, conducts detailed histories and physical exams, interprets diagnostic tests, and identifies disqualifying conditions.
• Affirms all body systems, determines the need for additional exams, communicates abnormal findings to applicants, and updates medical staff for accurate database documentation.
• Conducts medical histories and physical examinations for military applicants to assess their service eligibility, ensuring compliance with U.S. Armed Forces medical standards.
• Reviews medical documentation, test results, and medical histories to determine the applicant's medical qualifications.
• Leads mental health and general health assessments, coordinating with specialists for additional consultations when needed (e.g., psychiatry, dermatology, orthopedics).
• Evaluates applicants and recommends additional medical evaluations if necessary, applying military medical accession standards.
• Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA and other privacy regulations while interacting with applicants and healthcare teams.
• Utilizes 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.
• Participates in peer reviews and continuous quality improvement initiatives, ensuring the highest standards of care and service delivery.
• Ensures all medical documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant with military and healthcare regulations.
• Works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare providers and military personnel, to ensure smooth operations and effective patient care.
• Assists with risk management and contributes to improving the efficiency of medical processing workflows.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Practitioner program, accredited by ANCC or ANPCP.
• Must be board certified in one of the following advanced practice nursing programs: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology NP or Acute Care NP.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
• Minimum of one (1) year post-graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three years.
• Experience in MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) facilities is preferred.
• Familiarity with military medical standards, medical processing procedures, and the use of military-specific documentation systems is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications for relevant government clearance and health standards.
• Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner) is a plus.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Nurse Practitioner program, accredited by ANCC or ANPCP.
• Board certified in one of the following advanced practice nursing programs: Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Adult-Gerontology NP or Acute Care NP.
• Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories.
• One (1) year post-graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three years.
• Experience in MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station) facilities.
• Familiarity with military medical standards, medical processing procedures, and the use of military-specific documentation systems.
• Strong clinical judgment, decision-making skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse teams and military stakeholders.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.
• Proficiency in EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner).

Skills

• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of military medical standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in EHR systems.

Benefits

No Call, No prescribing, No Billing, No Weekends, No Chaos, No Federal Holidays. Simply Medical examinations. Full-time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

Pay

Estimated Full Time Salary Range for Nurse Practitioner: $120k- $126k

Schedule

No specific schedule is mentioned; however, the position involves on-site duties at one of the MEPS locations.

Company Information

Cherokee Nation Integrated Health (CNIH) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLC is focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CNIH, visit cherokee-federal.com. #AppC #AppMEPCOM Cherokee Federal is a military-friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.