*This position is located on Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Under the supervison of a physician, provides services to outpatients and employees including diagnostic evaluation, patient treatment, recovery, and helath maintenance program based on current accepted practices.
· Provides emergency medical services including evaluation, stabilization, and management of patients in a remote island dispensary pending transfer to higher level of care.
· Maintains current peripheral IV and intraosseous vascular access skills.
· Operates under the general guidelines of Kwajalein Hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
· Performs minor outpatient and emergency procedures, including minor laceration repair.
· Performs phlebotomy for diagnostic tests.
· Assists physicians and surgeon in procedures as required.
· Maintains all necessary licensure to qualify for active privileges as an licensed independent practitioner and abides by Kwajalein Hospital bylaws, policies, and procedures as well as USAKA rules and regulations.
· Performs other duties as required in accordance with privileges granted by the Kwajalein Hospital Credentials Committee and assumes other responsibilities and duties as assigned by CMO.
· Responds to emergent care needs as assigned for Kwajalein or Roi dispensary.
· Occasional standby responsibilities, with physician back-up, may be required.
· Provides documentation that is timely, legible, and meets standards of completeness and clinical relevance.
· Participates actively with quality assurance and process improvement as required.
· Provides active participation on multi-disciplinary hospital committees.
· Participates with administrative projects as delegated or as approved by Medical Leadership.
JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:
Required:
· Current experience in providing emergency and primary care to patients across the age spectrum.
· Good documentation and oral communication skills.
· Independent problem solving skills.
· Possesses basic computer skills to include Microsoft Outlook and Word.
Desired:
· Knowledge of Six Sigma program tools and methodologies and/or Six Sigma Certification.
EXPERIENCE (Years):
Required:
· 2 years previous experience as independent practitioner in an emergency department or ambulatory care setting.
· Current BLS and ACLS certifications
Desired:
· ATLS and PALS certifications
EDUCATION:
Required:
· Graduate of accredited Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner training program.
· Current U.S. license as Nurse Practioner or Physician Assistant in any state.
· Continuing Medical Education that documents current and ongoing training in Family Practice thorugh participation in workshops, seminars etc.
Desired:
· Training and/or participation with Joint Commission International standards for best practices and documentation
OTHER SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
· Common Access Card (CAC) required to perform job duties.
· This position is unaccompanied.
· Must be able to relocate to the United States Army Kwajalein Atoll.
· Traveling to Kwajalein Atoll, you are required to have a valid passport in your possession prior to relocation. You must maintain a current passport during your stay on Kwajalein Atoll.
· Must be flexible and willing to assume responsibilities for patient care needs in a remote setting utilizing telephone contact with supervisiong physician.
· Must be capable of independent assessment and intervention when working at remote sites.
· Committed to patient centered, evidence based medicine.
· Experience and interest in providing care to a multi-cultural patient population.
· This is a position of Public Trust.