Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner OpportunityKoniag Professional Services (KPS), a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support KPS and our government customer in support of the Albany Military Entrance Processing Station. This position is for a future business opportunity.Work Hours: Services are to be provided between the hours of 06:00 to 17:00 pm (remain flexible) Monday through Friday unless specified otherwise. Primary location of performance is: 11 A Clinton Avenue Albany NY, 12207We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:Perform a review of the military service applicant medical histories, perform medical evaluations, and conduct reviews of medical test results and documents, with an end goal of determining whether an applicant for military service meets the medical standards established by Congress and the Military Services at one of the USMEPCOM geographically dispersed facilitiesReview of required medical tests and documents pertaining to consultations and medical histories.Secure a thorough health history from the applicant and record findingsArrange (but not performing) Medical consultations to include but not limited to orthopedics, psychiatry, ears, nose and throat specialty, dermatology, internal medicine, and dental.Accomplish the specified quantity and quality of work within the schedule and hours allotted herein.Perform records review/consult reviews and results reviews.Abide by DoD, USMEPCOM, and other applicable instructions, regulations, and policies.Apply accession medical standards to determine applicant medical qualifications.Become proficient in the application of accession medical standards to determine suitability of applicants for military service.Provide highest regard to applicant dignity.Minimum Requirements/Knowledge/Skills:Possess computer skills necessary to access and update electronic medical documentation, access, and respond to e-mail communications, and use internet sites as required to obtain information on medical issues.Ability to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate with all parties and other providers.Ability to effectively plan and utilize time while administering judgment and demonstrating sound decision-making skills.Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, and social sensitivity.Ability to complete MHS Genesis training requirements for medical documentation.Experience in collecting, organizing, recording, and communicating, while taking health histories and administering mental health screening questionnairesKnowledgeable of diagnostic procedures related to a variety of medical and healthcare fields to include obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, pediatric, orthopedic, internal medicine, and mental health.Superior ability to write routine reports and correspondenceExcellent communication, customer service and organizational skillsMinimum Education Requirements/Certification/Licensure/Experience:Graduate of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school of nursing (National League of Nursing)Master's or Doctoral Degree from a program accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certificate Program (ANPCP) or the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).Possess current unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner in one of the fifty states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin IslandsMinimum of two (2) years post-graduate experience in direct patient care within the last three (3) years.Possess and maintain a current certification of Basic Life Support (BLS) Training from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross training for Healthcare Providers. This training must include a "hands-on" portion and be recertified every two years.Requirements:Pre-employment background check mandatoryYou must have the ability to pass a Tier 4 investigation and a Public TrustOur Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. 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