Family Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

Lejeune: Where Coastal Charm Meets Military Pride! The Community – Camp Lejeune, NC Nestled in the coastal plains of southeastern North Carolina, Lejeune is a vibrant military community adjacent to Camp Lejeune, one of the largest Marine Corps bases in the United States. The town's proximity to the Atlantic Ocean offers residents and visitors alike access to beautiful beaches and a variety of water-related activities. Lejeune boasts a rich history, with landmarks like the Montford Point Marine Memorial honoring the first African Americans to serve in the Marine Corps. The area is also known for its welcoming atmosphere, with a range of dining options showcasing local cuisine and a strong sense of community spirit evident in its numerous events and festivals throughout the year.

Airport Information: Raleigh-Durham International Airport Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) serves as a crucial air travel hub in the heart of North Carolina's Research Triangle region. Strategically located between Raleigh and Durham, approximately 4.5 miles northeast of Morrisville, RDU offers convenient access to 59 domestic destinations across the United States and 10 international destinations, making it a vital link for both domestic and international travelers. With over 500 average daily aircraft movements, RDU buzzes with activity, facilitating seamless connections for passengers venturing for business or pleasure.

About the Facility – Naval Medical Center Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, home of expeditionary forces in readiness, is a warfighting platform from which the Marines and Sailors train, operate, launch, and recover while providing facilities, services and support that meet the needs of our warfighters and their families. Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune celebrates more than 80 years of dedicated, passionate care for warfighters and beneficiaries. Today, the proud staff of NMCCL consists of nearly 3,000 active-duty service members, civilian and contract personnel.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Practitioner supervises and provides general screening, medical care, and examinations for routine, acute, and chronic conditions in an outpatient setting.
• Provide immunizations.
• Diagnose, treat, and counsel patients as indicated.
• Provide evidence-based educational lectures.
• Participate in in-service training for staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols and guidelines.
• The Nurse Practitioner encourages positive health behaviors and self-care through education.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people, including healthcare teams, for patient care and education.
• Recognize conditions requiring isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• The Nurse Practitioner attends staff meetings to provide case discussions, continuing education, and quality improvement and safety insights.

Requirements

• Must have a master's degree in nursing.
• Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must have a current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification from a provider recognized by the American Heart Association.
• Must have a minimum of two years' experience.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market. KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.