Description
Nurse Practitioner — U.S. Air Force
Position: Nurse Practitioner — Commissioned Officer
Organization: United States Air Force
Employment: Active Duty
Location: Various locations throughout the United States and overseas
Service: U.S. Air Force Medical Service
Make Your Practice Part of Something Bigger
The U.S. Air Force is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners to join its medical team as commissioned officers. This is an opportunity to continue practicing advanced nursing while serving Airmen, their families and eligible beneficiaries in a unique clinical and leadership environment.
Air Force Nurse Practitioners provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care while working alongside physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Depending on specialty and assignment, Nurse Practitioners may practice in outpatient clinics, medical centers and other military healthcare settings, with opportunities to take on leadership, education, and operational responsibilities. If you are an experienced Nurse Practitioner looking for a career that combines clinical practice, professional development, leadership and service, consider becoming an Air Force Nurse Practitioner.
Areas of Practice
Opportunities may be available in a variety of advanced practice specialties, including:
Family Nurse Practitioner
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
Adult Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist
Other advanced practice nursing specialties based on Air Force requirements
What You'll Do
As an Air Force Nurse Practitioner, you may:
Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care.
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Provide preventive healthcare, health education, and counseling.
Manage patients with acute and chronic medical conditions.
Practice independently and collaboratively within your authorized scope of practice.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Participate in quality improvement, clinical education, and professional development.
Serve as a clinical leader and mentor to other healthcare professionals.
Support the health and readiness of Airmen and the broader military community.
Potentially practice in a variety of clinical environments and locations throughout the United States and overseas.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants should generally meet the following requirements:
Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or qualifying graduate nursing degree appropriate to the Nurse Practitioner specialty.
Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Current national Nurse Practitioner certification appropriate to the specialty.
At least 12 months of professional RN experience.
At least six months of full-time clinical practice in the applicant's APRN specialty, where required.
Ability to obtain and maintain appropriate military medical credentials and clinical privileges.
U.S. citizenship.
Ability to meet Air Force medical, physical, and commissioning requirements.
Be able to commission and ship to Officer Training School BEFORE your 48th birthday.
Successful completion of required officer accession and training requirements, including Officer Training School.
Additional eligibility requirements may apply depending on specialty, professional credentials, prior military service, and the type of Air Force opportunity.
Why Serve as an Air Force Nurse Practitioner?
Joining the Air Force offers Nurse Practitioners the opportunity to:
Practice advanced nursing in a mission-driven environment.
Serve a diverse patient population.
Develop clinical and military leadership skills.
Work alongside highly trained healthcare professionals.
Pursue professional education and continuing development.
Experience assignments throughout the United States and potentially overseas.
Serve as a commissioned officer while continuing your healthcare career.
Contribute directly to the health, readiness and well-being of Airmen and their families.
Serve as a Nurse Practitioner. Lead as an Officer. Make a difference in the lives of those who serve.
