Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant
W ork Location
CNRC Headquarters
Navy Recruiting Command HQ
5722 Integrity Drive, Bldg 784 Medical Waivers
Millington, TN 38054
- Citizenship Requirements : Must be a U.S. citizen, Requires a DoD Security Clearance
- Clearance Requirements : Tier 3 [Secret] Background Investigation - National Agency Check with Law and Credit Check, and fingerprints. (Standard Form 86).
- T ype of Employment : Full-Time, 40 hours per week.
- Estimate Pay : $64.30 / hour.
- Relationship : Independent Contractor (1099 employee)
Su mmary of Services
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant will assist in providing medical and nursing services to support Navy Recruiting Command (NRC) in program areas : reviewing medical accession and program entry cases submitted via the electronic waiver tracking system (currently Webwave II) and provide clinical recommendations based on those reviews. NRCs mission is to ensure all applicants meet physical and mental standards to perform required duties, support Navy operational readiness, and be worldwide deployable.
Medical review activities include evaluation of medical documentation for both enlisted and officer applicants, determination of compliance with DoD and Department of the Navy (DON) medical standards, and preparation of formal recommendations to CNRC for final waiver determinations. Similar review processes may also be required for Fleet Programs, special duty designations, and reconsideration or appeal cases.
W orking Hours
The Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant normally works between the hours of 0730-1630, Monday through Friday excluding holidays. There may be some opportunities to modify the state and end times with the approval of the government representative.
Qualifications
Graduate of Nurse Practitioner (NP) program.Graduation from an accredited medical school, PA program (ARCPA), or nursing school (NLNAC / CCNE).Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) orAmerican Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP).Current, active, and unrestricted license (physician, PA, or NP) to practice nursing in the United States.Experience in Occupational Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Family Practice.Biannual certification in BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR.Minimum of one (1) year experience providing medical fitness for duty recommendations for law enforcement candidates and incumbents.Duties and Responsibilities :
Medical Record Review & Waiver Recommendations
Review medical records for :Enlistment or commissioning applicantsSpecial Duty designators and Navy Enlisted Classifications (NECs)Other assigned medical qualification casesMake official waiver and retention recommendations bearing CNRC signature authorityConduct chart reviews of physical exams from MEPS, military treatment facilities, or civilian providersElectronic Case Review
Use approved systems (e.g., electronic waiver system, DoD EMR, health exchange portals) to review documentationEvaluate supplemental documents as needed for clinical accuracyHandle various case types including :Enlistment and commissioning waiversSpecial Duty assignmentsReconsideration and appealsQuality assurance and inter-rater reliability reviewsApplication of Standards
Apply relevant medical standards and policies including :DoDI 6130.03 Vol 1 & 2OPNAVINST 1420.1 seriesMANMED Chapter 15Local N33 waiver guidance and other DoD / USN memorandaWorkload Management
Review a minimum of 3 cases per hour once trainedMaintain daily throughput of 2450+ cases per FTEPrioritize cases in submission order unless directed otherwiseAssess and manage case complexity :Tier 1 : Low complexity (e.g., expedited waivers)Tier 2 : Moderate complexity (e.g., asthma, orthopedics)Tier 3 : High complexity (e.g., mental health, cancer, cardiac issues)Timeliness Compliance
Meet deadlines based on case urgency :Urgent : Same day (if before 1530 CST)Expedited : Within 1 hour (if before 1530 CST)Special Duty : Within 2 business daysReconsideration : Within 3 business daysRoutine : Within 2 business daysQuality Assurance & Reporting
Conduct peer reviews for consistency and reliabilityParticipate in quality assurance assessmentsSubmit monthly case tracking reports to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR)COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :
Competitive Compensation packageComprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision options.Outstanding career growth potential.ABOUT US :
Fidelity Partners is a Inc. 5000, USA company that provides medical, technical, logistical, and administrative services to the federal government and commercial Clients across the country. Fidelity offers competitive salaries and benefits packages.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to learn more about us at www.fidelitypartners.org or call us at (210) 822-4005 or Join our Team
Fidelity Partners provides equal employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or in accordance with applicable federal state, and local laws (EoE).