Nurse Practitioner; Occupational Health

Gia Care Inc., in anticipation of a future government contract award, is currently accepting applications for experienced, civilian Nurse Practitioners (NP) to work within the Occupational Medical Services department of the 78th Medical Group, in support of Robins Air Force Base (near Macon, Georgia).

Degree/

Education:

Master's Degree in Nursing.

Certifications: Occupational Health certification. Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) or national certification for specialty area of practice, as appropriate. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Licensure/Registration: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP).

• Technically direct and teach other staff, provide evidence-based educational lectures and participate in in-service training to staff members.
• Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions, chronic illnesses, or minor trauma within accepted protocols, clinical practice guidelines, Nurse Practice Acts, and/or in consultation with a physician.
• Promote preventive care and health maintenance including annual physicals, positive health behaviors and self-care through both formal and individual education and counseling.
• Communicate and collaborate with a diverse group of people for the purpose of informing the healthcare team of plans/actions, for teaching/education to benefit the patient/family and organization.
• Recognize conditions that require isolation and ensure universal precautions are used in all patient encounters.
• Attend staff meetings to provide case discussion, continuing education, and continuous quality improvement and safety.

• Medical Insurance (Gia Care pays for Gia Care employee medical benefits)
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k (Non-matching)
• Employee Referral Program