Nurse Practitioner

Military Hospital – San Antonio, Texas

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive healthcare services to active duty military personnel, veterans, military dependents, and authorized beneficiaries in a military hospital setting. This position involves direct patient care across multiple specialties, health promotion activities, and support of military readiness initiatives. The role requires expertise in managing complex medical conditions while understanding the unique healthcare needs of military populations and their families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Primary Care Services

• Conduct comprehensive health assessments, physical examinations, and preventive care for military personnel and families
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions including diabetes, hypertension, respiratory infections, and musculoskeletal injuries
• Prescribe medications, therapies, and medical devices in accordance with scope of practice and military protocols
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests including laboratory work, imaging studies, and specialty consultations
• Provide health education and counseling on disease prevention, lifestyle modifications, and wellness initiatives

Military-Specific Healthcare

• Perform deployment health assessments (pre-deployment, post-deployment, and annual)
• Evaluate and treat service-related injuries and occupational health conditions
• Support flight medicine evaluations and fitness-for-duty determinations
• Manage military personnel with combat-related trauma, PTSD, and readjustment disorders in coordination with mental health services
• Participate in mass casualty exercises and emergency preparedness training

Specialized Clinical Services

• Provide care in assigned specialty clinics (internal medicine, family practice, women’s health, occupational health)
• Manage patients with complex medical conditions requiring interdisciplinary care coordination
• Perform procedures including joint injections, skin biopsies, minor surgical procedures, and gynecological examinations
• Support emergency department coverage during high-volume periods or staff shortages
• Participate in inpatient consultations and hospital medicine services as needed

Population Health and Prevention

• Implement preventive care protocols including immunizations, cancer screenings, and health maintenance activities
• Conduct health promotion programs for military personnel and families
• Participate in public health initiatives and disease surveillance activities
• Support military readiness through fitness evaluations and medical clearances
• Collaborate with occupational health services on workplace safety and injury prevention

Administrative and Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate documentation in military electronic health record systems (AHLTA, MHS GENESIS)
• Ensure compliance with military medical regulations, Joint Commission standards, and professional nursing standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and evidence-based practice implementation
• Mentor nursing students, new graduate nurses, and junior healthcare providers
• Complete mandatory military hospital training and continuing education requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
• Current unrestricted RN license in Texas
• National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience as an RN, acute care experience preferred
• DEA license for controlled substance prescribing

Preferred:

• Previous military or federal healthcare experience
• Board certification in specialty area (family practice, adult-gerontology, women’s health)
• Advanced certification in emergency or critical care
• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish highly preferred for San Antonio population)
• Experience with military healthcare systems and protocols
• Flight nurse or aerospace medicine experience for aviation-related duties

Clinical Competencies:

• Advanced assessment and diagnostic skills across the lifespan
• Proficiency in common procedures and point-of-care testing
• Knowledge of military-specific medical conditions and treatments
• Understanding of deployment medicine and occupational health
• Familiarity with military culture and healthcare delivery systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and respond to emergency situations
• Manual dexterity for performing clinical procedures and examinations
• Physical stamina to work in various hospital departments and potentially austere environments
• Ability to lift and position patients up to 50 pounds with assistance
• Visual and auditory acuity adequate for patient assessment and equipment operation

Work Environment

• Military hospital with 24/7 operations serving diverse patient populations
• Fast-paced clinical environment with potential for emergency responses
• Interdisciplinary team collaboration with military and civilian healthcare providers
• Potential for deployment or temporary duty assignments
• Exposure to infectious diseases with appropriate safety precautions
• High-security environment requiring adherence to military protocols

Schedule and Coverage Requirements

• Full-time position: 40 hours per week
• Rotating shift coverage including days, evenings, and weekends
• Holiday and call coverage as assigned
• Potential 24-hour duty assignments
• Flexibility for emergency response and mass casualty situations
• Continuing education time allocation

Compensation and Benefits

Federal Employee Benefits (GS-12/13 typical range):

• Competitive federal salary
• Comprehensive health and dental insurance (FEHB)
• Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) participation
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching
• Annual leave: 13-26 days based on service
• Sick leave: 13 days annually
• Federal holidays: 11 days annually

Military Installation Benefits:

• Base Exchange and Commissary privileges
• On-base fitness facilities and recreational programs
• Child development centers and family support services
• Professional development and continuing education funding
• Tuition assistance programs for advanced degrees

Professional Development Opportunities

• Advanced practice residency and fellowship programs
• Leadership development through military healthcare system
• Specialty certification pursuit and maintenance support
• Research participation and evidence-based practice initiatives
• Conference attendance and continuing education funding
• Career advancement within federal healthcare system

San Antonio Military Community

• Joint Base San Antonio area with multiple military installations
• Large military healthcare network including Brooke Army Medical Center
• Strong support system for military families and healthcare providers
• Access to military-specific continuing education and training programs
• Networking opportunities within Department of Defense healthcare system

Mission and Service Components

• Supporting military readiness through comprehensive healthcare delivery
• Caring for service members who have served in combat operations
• Contributing to medical research and military healthcare advancement
• Participating in humanitarian missions and disaster response capabilities
• Upholding military values of honor, duty, and service to country

This position offers the unique opportunity to serve those who serve our country while providing advanced nursing care in a state-of-the-art military medical facility. The role combines clinical excellence with military mission support, offering exceptional professional development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on military healthcare delivery.