Nurse Practitioner

Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a premier healthcare services provider, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for a potential opportunity with VA Caribbean Healthcare System in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Consistent and predictable income
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• Full complement of benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k and more for those working at least 28 hours per week on a consistent basis.

The Position will have the following requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Masters Degree
• National Certification
• At least 1 year of experience as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in a family or primary care setting
• Current DEA registration
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)

Key Duties Include

• Works as part of an integrated health care team to provide acute, emergent, and chronic health care to patients in compliance with IHSC policy and guidance and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC.
• Performs comprehensive history and physical evaluations, behavioral health care, and minor outpatient surgical procedures for detainees as required by the medical condition.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented treatment plans, prescriptions, and provides treatment throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting.
• Demonstrates appropriate application of clinical knowledge within documented lab/diagnostic ordering and interpretation, medication prescribing practices, referrals to consultants, follow-up after hospitalization or consultation.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans