Defense Health Agency
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACT-CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC)
Defense Health Agency, Clarksville, Tennessee, United States, 37040
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACT-CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC)
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Defense Health Agency
Overview
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACT-CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC)
Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
About the Position:
This position is located within the Behavioral Health Psychiatric Services at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.
Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES
Treats a variety of beneficiaries (children, adolescents, and adults) that request behavioral health services.
Evaluates new behavioral health patients, gathers histories, and discusses goals with patients.
Collaborates with other members of the total treatment team to formulate the total care plan for patients.
Prescribe medications and educate patients about risks and benefits.
Observes patients and records any significant behavior and reaction patterns.
Provides feedback and advice to unit commanders and other leaders regarding the well-being of their soldiers.
Serves in a leadership position as a consultant and role model to other health care professionals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement For Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)
Degree : A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Licensure:
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Licensure:
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Requirements
Professional Nursing Experience:
One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing psychiatric intakes and evaluations, diagnosing patients illnesses, and prescribing medications.
Employment type : Full-time
Seniority level : Entry level
Job function : Health Care Provider
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ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACT-CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC)
role at
Defense Health Agency
Overview
ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE (NURSE PRACT-CLINICAL/PSYCHIATRIC)
Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
About the Position:
This position is located within the Behavioral Health Psychiatric Services at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital.
Salary negotiation MAY be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
Student Loan Repayment MAY be authorized.
A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
Responsibilities
MAJOR DUTIES
Treats a variety of beneficiaries (children, adolescents, and adults) that request behavioral health services.
Evaluates new behavioral health patients, gathers histories, and discusses goals with patients.
Collaborates with other members of the total treatment team to formulate the total care plan for patients.
Prescribe medications and educate patients about risks and benefits.
Observes patients and records any significant behavior and reaction patterns.
Provides feedback and advice to unit commanders and other leaders regarding the well-being of their soldiers.
Serves in a leadership position as a consultant and role model to other health care professionals.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Who May Apply:
US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Basic Requirement For Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practitioner-Clinical/Psychiatric)
Degree : A graduate or higher level degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program in Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner required. This education must have been accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs, Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education, or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education at the time the degree was obtained. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.). Licensure:
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States; and you must have passed the National Council Licensure Examination.
Licensure:
A current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse in the specialty of Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or related specialty from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Requirements
Professional Nursing Experience:
One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes performing psychiatric intakes and evaluations, diagnosing patients illnesses, and prescribing medications.
Employment type : Full-time
Seniority level : Entry level
Job function : Health Care Provider
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