Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practice-Clinical/Psychiatric)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Dumfries, VA seeks an Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practice-Clinical/Psychiatric) to support the Dumfries Health Clinic, delivering high-quality mental health care and coordinating clinical operations.

Candidates must hold a graduate or higher nursing degree and an active RN license with NCLEX; foreign degrees must meet CGFNS requirements; federal service exemption rules apply.

Qualifications

• One or more years of professional nursing experience evaluating client needs.
• Active RN license and NCLEX passage.
• CGFNS certification for foreign degrees and proof of English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ensure high-quality patient care at the Dumfries Health Clinic.
• Evaluate client needs and develop evidence-based mental health treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage medications as appropriate per scope of practice.

Skills

RN licensure & NCLEX

Psychiatric nursing

Evidence-based treatment planning

Medication management

Education

Graduate or higher nursing degree (BSN/MSN/ MSN/DNP)

Job description

About the Position:

The Advanced Practice Nurse (Nurse Practice-Clinical/Psychiatric) provides support to the Dumfries Health Clinic, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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 Practice-Clinical/Psychiatric):

• Degree: A graduate or higher level degree, bachelor's degree, associate degree, or diploma from an accredited professional nursing educational program is 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.
• Foreign Degree: Graduates of foreign nursing schools must have completed the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools Certification Program. The certification program consists of a credentials evaluation, the CGFNS Qualifying Exam, and evidence of passing one of the approved English Language Proficiency examinations. A copy of the CGFNS Certificate is required.
• Exemption: You are exempt from the basic requirements above if you are a current federal employee occupying a position in the 0610 occupational series and have been continuously employed in this occupational series since September 27, 2017 or before. Note: You will be required to provide appropriate documentation to the respective Human Resources Office to validate your status.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Professional Nursing Experience: One or more full years of professional nursing experience which includes evaluating client needs, developing evidence-based mental health treatment plans, and prescribing and managing medication. This definition of professional nursing experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)

OR

You are exempt from the one year specialized experience requirement if you were previously employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War for at least one year, or are currently employed as a Nurse or Practical Nurse in the Department of War, AND after commencing work as a nurse or practical nurse in the Department of War obtained a bachelor's degree or graduate degree from an accredited professional nursing educational program. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

Delete if N/A: Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.