Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Practice Nurse Practitioner) GS-0610-12

Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner)

Are you ready to elevate your practice and make a profound impact on the lives of those who defend our nation? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner) to join our premier medical team at Keesler Air Force Base in beautiful Biloxi, Mississippi.

This position is located at Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS. Civilian Advanced Practice Nurse (Family Nurse Practitioner) This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Salary: Up to $156,210.

This is an employed civilian Family Nurse Practitioner position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, up to 26 days paid vacation, 11 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit, CME opportunities, and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

Keesler Medical Center at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi, is one of the largest and most comprehensive medical facilities in the U.S. Air Force. Operated by the 359th Medical Group, it delivers direct healthcare to tens of thousands of beneficiaries, active-duty members, and military retirees.

Responsibilities

The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) delivers comprehensive primary, preventative, and therapeutic health care services to assigned patients within a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) family practice clinic. Operating with clinical autonomy, the FNP manages acute and chronic conditions, performs specialized military readiness assessments, conducts minor procedures, and serves as a clinical consultant and educator.

1: Clinical Practice & Assessment:

Diagnose and manage acute, chronic, and episodic illnesses across the lifespan.

Perform comprehensive physicals, well-baby exams, and specialized military readiness assessments (PHAs, pre/post-deployments, MEB summaries, and dependent clearances).

Order and interpret diagnostic tests (labs, EKGs, X-rays, CTs, MRIs) and request specialty consultations.

Formulate treatment plans, prescribe pharmacologic agents (including pain management), and document all care in electronic medical records IAW evidence-based DoD/VA guidelines.

2: Advanced Procedures & Care Management:

Perform minor clinical procedures (shave/punch/mole biopsies, minor suturing, joint aspirations, toenail removals, and IV placements)

. Collaborate with consulting physicians to develop, evaluate, and revise facility healthcare policies and family nursing protocols.

Monitor and adjust treatment regimens for chronically ill patients, recognizing scope limitations and referring to specialty care when indicated.

3: Clinical Consulting & Education :

Serve as a clinical consultant, instructor, and peer reviewer to improve care delivery.

Participate in staff development, quality assurance monitoring, and continuous peer evaluation.

4: Professional Advocacy & Collaboration:

Serve as the functional family health expert for the medical group. Participate in committees and process improvement initiatives to optimize clinic operations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Nurse Practitioner: Degree: A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Advanced Practice Nursing is required. This education must have been 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 Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts).

Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.

Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination. Licensure: A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Advanced Practice Registered Nursing or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Applicants claiming this exemption must meet the requirement below. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

Degree or diploma from a professional nursing program approved by the legally designated State accrediting agency at the time the program was completed by the applicant. Active, current registration as a professional nurse in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing examinations of patients, ordering or interpreting laboratory tests, and prescribing medications. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.