Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practice-Clinical/Psychiatric)

About the Position: This position is located at Defense Health Agency, Joint Base Lewis McChord, Tacoma Washington, DIR. of Mental Health, Department of Mental Health. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

Perform full range of advanced practice nursing care duties for patients requiring psychiatric/behavioral health services. Evaluate new patient and existing patients on behavioral health/psychiatric needs. Implement mutually agreed upon solutions regarding behavioral health. Educate patients about risks and benefits of prescribed medications. Observe patients closely, evaluate and record any significant behavior and reaction patterns. Comply with all appropriate Joint Commission standards and 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.