Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Campbell, TN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric) position is located at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. It provides psychiatric treatment services to patients, including prescribing medications and explaining their risks and benefits. The nurse practitioner collaborates with the treatment team to develop patient care plans, evaluates laboratory and clinical findings, creates innovative treatment programs for patients needing special approaches, and identifies and responds appropriately to mental health crises.

This is a term position not to exceed 13 months, with the possibility of annual extensions. It may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. The position requires rotating shifts that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, on-call hours, or special situations. It is designated mission essential and inclement-weather essential. The incumbent must meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges, wear appropriate medical professional attire, and maintain required certifications and immunizations.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration from a U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and passage of the National Council Licensure Examination, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or in a related specialty, unless eligible for the stated federal-employee exemption.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience administering medications, performing psychiatric evaluations and patient intakes, and maintaining medical records using an automated system. Experience must be used to meet this requirement; education cannot substitute for it.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Life Support certification from or in accordance with the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Meet credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Complete required background and suitability investigations and pre-employment drug screening; the position is also subject to random drug testing.
• Meet required immunization screening and vaccination requirements, including seasonal influenza and hepatitis B immunization, subject to stated exemptions where applicable.
• Complete tuberculosis testing and a pre-employment physical examination, with annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to meet the physical health and fitness requirements of the position; lifting up to 30 pounds may be required.
• Wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• Be able to report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as a mission-essential and inclement-weather-essential employee.
• U.S. citizenship is required, and proof of citizenship must be provided.
• If relying on foreign nursing education, provide the applicable foreign-education certification or evaluation documentation.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe medications and educate patients about their risks and benefits.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team to formulate patient care plans.
• Provide psychiatric treatment services to patients.
• Evaluate laboratory and clinical findings for mental health patients.
• Develop innovative treatment programs for patients who require special approaches.
• Identify mental health crisis situations and respond appropriately.
• Provide shift coverage, including evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations as scheduled.
• Report to work or remain on duty during severe weather or emergency situations to support mission operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level