Nurse Practitioner

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner will deliver primary, urgent, preventive, occupational and emergency medical care at the Ascension Island clinic supporting the Ascension Auxiliary Airfield mission. This position operates in a remote, austere environment and requires 24/7 readiness for medical emergencies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment and stabilization of acute illnesses, chronic conditions, trauma and medical emergencies.
• Support after‑hours emergency response, life‑saving interventions and MEDEVAC coordination.
• Maintain accurate medical documentation, patient records and operational reports in compliance with U.S. Federal, DoD, Air Force and DEA standards.
• Conduct fit‑for‑duty evaluations, occupational health assessments and return‑to‑work determinations.
• Manage medication administration and dispensing according to AFI 44‑102 and DEA regulations.
• Participate in emergency preparedness, mass‑casualty planning, infection prevention and clinical quality assurance.
• Oversee medical supply accountability, equipment readiness and logistics.
• Engage in inspections, audits, credentialing reviews and corrective actions.

Required profile

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Graduate of an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) program.
• Minimum two years of trauma and/or Emergency Room experience.
• Current nursing licensure and ability to maintain required certifications and training.

Required skills

• Advanced practice nursing (APRN) competency.
• Trauma care and emergency medicine expertise.
• Medical documentation and record‑keeping.
• Medication dispensing and DEA compliance.
• MEDEVAC coordination.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work in a unique remote, operational environment.
• Professional development within a DoD‑aligned medical program.