Nurse Practitioner

NP - Nurse PractitionerJust Plain Fun!The Community - Temple and Killeen, TXTemple and Killeen are located in Central Texas. The area continues to see unprecedented growth in its business sector. This growth has caused a ripple effect in the quantity and quality of entertainment, dining and shopping venues available in and around Temple. During the past year, Temple has experienced this ripple effect in many areas. The Premiere Cinema 12 expanded its 12-screen theater to 16 screens, the Czech Heritage Museum relocated from inside the SPJST insurance Co. into its current building, a larger building on the corner of French and 3rd Street; and the Temple Civic Theatre combined efforts with Temple College so that performances could be seen in the larger Temple College Performing Arts Center. These are just a few examples of the recent growth that is sure to continue. Killeen is directly adjacent to the main cantonment of Fort Hood, and as such its economy heavily depends on the post and the soldiers (and their families) stationed there.Fort HoodFort Hood is a U.S. military post located in Killeen, Texas. The post is named after Confederate General John Bell Hood. It is located halfway between Austin and Waco, about 60 miles (100 km) from each, within the U.S. state of Texas. Its origin was the need for wide-open space to test and train with World War II tank destroyers. The War Department announced the location in January 1942, and the initial completion was set for that August. As originally constructed, Fort Hood had an area of 158,706 acres (64,226 ha), with billeting for 6,007 officers and 82,610 enlisted personnel. The main cantonment of Fort Hood had a total population of 53,416 as of the 2010 U.S. Census. Fort Hood is the most populous U.S. military installation in the world. It is in Bell County, with some portions of the post in Coryell County. In April 2014, the website lists 45,414 assigned soldiers and 8,900 civilian employees with Fort Hood covering 214,000 acres.RequirementsProvider shall have sufficient training/experience to be able to adequately diagnose and treat acute diseases and injuries to include but not limited to the following: Skin, Head, Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, Neck, Cardiovascular System, Pulmonary System, Gastrointestinal System, Musculoskeletal System, Genitourinary System, Reproductive System, Lymphatic System, Central Nervous System, Endocrine System.Become familiar with the hospital formulary and prescribe pharmaceuticals according to the drugs listed.Generate and maintain proper medical record on beneficiaries to whom treatment is provided.Take part in clinic Quality Assurance Program as required to meet the standards of the Joint Commission.Responsible for maintenance of the highest standards of professional care in the treatment of patients and in the teaching and training of residents and technicians. Prepare and document appropriate history, physical examinations and diagnosis. Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with hospital directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required by the contract. Ensure all documentation and reports are legible.Coordination with other departments of the medical facility staff to provide complete care to patients.Provide and document medical advice to patients by telephone as appropriate and in accordance with protocols.Provide clinical direction to supporting government personnel assigned to their area during the performance of clinical procedures.Consult with supervisor and/or colleagues, which are normally available, regarding problems either professional or administrative.Responsible for the quality and the timeliness of treatment records and reports required to document procedures performed and care provided.Participates in clinical education programs and in clinical staff quality improvement functions as prescribed by the Deputy Commander for Clinical ServicesComply with the quality control program and the standing operating procedures.Participate in clinical and quality review processes as determined by hospital policy.QualificationsMust be a graduate of an NLN approved school of nursing and hold current registration as a registered nurse in the United States. If the state of registration has a separate Advance Practice Nurse (APN) licensure, the FNP will also have APN licensure.Must have successfully completed an Advanced Nurse Practitioner program of education with a BSN required, but an MSN is preferred.Must have certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner in an active status granted by a national advance practice nursing specialty organization such as ANCC.Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience within the last four (4) years of routinely practicing as a nurse practitioner.Must have or obtain a current, valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration number prior to performing the contract services. Any change to the DEA requirements to obtain a valid DEA registration number is applicable when the incumbent's existing DEA registration expires.Must have and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.