Advanced Practice Nurse (Psychiatric)

DHA • Tacoma, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Madigan AMC in Tacoma, Washington, is hiring an Advanced Practice Nurse (Psychiatric) to provide advanced psychiatric nursing care to children, adolescents, and adults seeking behavioral health services. Care may be delivered at the clinic or through referral to an appropriate network provider. The position combines professional nursing and physician services within mutually established medical guidelines and includes primary care for patients at initial contact or continued ambulatory care.

The incumbent evaluates patients, gathers histories, discusses treatment goals, and develops mutually agreed care plans. The role includes prescribing medication, educating patients about medication risks and benefits, screening for side effects, monitoring treatment efficacy and progress, and coordinating care with the broader treatment team. The position also contributes to quality improvement, clinical education, consultation, and leadership activities.

Madigan describes a safe-staffing environment and work alongside civilian and military health care experts. The workplace is at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. The posting describes competitive compensation, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and a retirement package with a Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• At least one year of licensed clinical experience after completing an APRN program.
• Passage of the National Council Licensure Examination.
• A current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric intakes and evaluations and prescribe medications.
• Work with the treatment team to formulate comprehensive patient care plans and provide nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Observe patients and document significant behaviors and reactions.
• Screen for medication side effects and other medication problems, monitor treatment efficacy, and respond as needed.
• Meet or exceed quality care standards, contribute to clinical excellence and quality improvement, and support patient satisfaction.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, including compliance with Joint Commission standards and National Patient Safety goals.
• Maintain appropriate records using computerized record-keeping and coding systems.
• Coordinate with primary care and other providers by accepting referrals, providing feedback, and making referrals as needed.
• Provide feedback and advice to unit commanders and other leaders regarding soldiers’ well-being.
• Present patient cases and classes at patient care conferences and academic institutions.
• Serve as a consultant and role model to health care professionals and act as a preceptor for graduate students in psychiatric nurse practitioner programs.
• Develop or conduct in-service education for health care professionals and serve as an advisor or committee member as needed.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid time off
• Medical benefits
• Student loan repayments
• Retirement package with a Thrift Savings Plan and matching employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed