ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (CLINICAL/BIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR SURETY)

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Surety / Occupational Medicine Nurse Practitioner (NP) serves as a Competent Medical Authority (CMA) for the Biological and Nuclear Surety Programs as well as a provider in the field of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM). FT. DETRICK, MD

Serve as subject matter expert on Biological and Nuclear Surety medical issues at the U.S. Army Research Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID) and for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex (RRMC) Signal Division based at Ft. Detrick, MD

Develop or adjust policies and procedures and make recommendations that can significantly change the way that these Biological and Nuclear Surety Programs are implemented.

Provide assessment of medical needs of exotic biological warfare agent exposures, medical clearance for protective measures for exposures to agents that present hazards to both the worker and the general public.

Coordinating continuous appraisal and evaluation of plans, status and execution in terms which are identified with Biological and Nuclear Surety Program requirements, objectives, schedules, cost and utilization of resources.

Perform physical examinations including all systems with a focus on physical and mental ability to perform the assigned duties.

Independently and in collaboration with other providers evaluate holistic health care needs and make independent decisions based on medical and nursing care needs of the patient.