Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in San Diego, CA seeks a qualified nurse to perform a comprehensive mental health nursing assessment and develop a nursing care plan. The role requires evaluating existing and potential problems to support patient wellbeing within the Department of Defense framework.

The posted pay range is $132,462 – $168,243 per year, and a Secret security clearance is required. Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Qualifications

• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to a U.S. education program, or credits transferred to a U.S. accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Perform a comprehensive mental health nursing assessment to identify existing and potential problems and formulate a nursing plan of care.

Skills

Mental health nursing

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
• Department: Department of Defense

Perform a comprehensive mental health nursing assessment to identify existing and potential problems and formulate a nursing plan of care.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $132462 – $168243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.