Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Pract-Clinical/Psychiatric)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

This Advanced Practice Nurse position provides psychiatric and behavioral health services at the Defense Health Agency, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Tacoma, Washington, in the Directorate of Mental Health, Department of Mental Health. The nurse performs advanced practice nursing care, evaluates new and existing patients, and implements mutually agreed-upon behavioral health solutions. The role includes educating patients about the risks and benefits of prescribed medications, monitoring patient behavior and reactions, maintaining records in a computerized record-keeping and coding system, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position requires compliance with Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and other quality improvement projects. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to federal service.

Requirements

• Graduate or higher-level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in the specialty of the position, subject to the stated exceptions for qualifying current federal employees.
• 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.
• Current, active, full, and unrestricted professional nurse license or registration in the position's specialty or a related specialty.
• At least one full year of professional nursing experience diagnosing psychiatric illnesses, performing psychiatric evaluations, and prescribing medications for patients with psychiatric or behavioral health needs. Education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges and current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Must satisfy background investigation and suitability or fitness requirements, complete a pre-employment physical, and undergo pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
• Must meet seasonal influenza vaccination and other required immunization requirements, unless medically or administratively exempt.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete the Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must meet the position's physical requirement of lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide the full range of advanced practice nursing care to patients requiring psychiatric or behavioral health services.
• Evaluate new and existing patients for behavioral health and psychiatric needs.
• Implement mutually agreed-upon solutions regarding behavioral health.
• Educate patients about the risks and benefits of prescribed medications.
• Closely observe patients and evaluate and record significant behavior and reaction patterns.
• Comply with Joint Commission standards, National Patient Safety Goals, and other quality improvement projects.
• Maintain appropriate records using a computerized record-keeping and coding system.
• Participate in the quality improvement system.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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