Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

SITE OF SERVICE

Branch Health Clinic Oceana, supporting Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA. This position provides Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) and Post Deployment Health Re-Assessment (PDHRA) services to active duty service members and military beneficiaries.

HOURS

Monday through Friday: 0730-1600

Shifts are 8.5 hours including a 30-minute uncompensated lunch break. Maximum 80 hours per two-week period. No on-call required. Federal holidays off. This is a full-time position; MTF Director will not credential more than two individuals for this role.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides comprehensive psychiatric and mental health services at Branch Health Clinic Oceana. This position performs psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses and treats mental health conditions, prescribes and manages psychiatric medications, and conducts individual, group, and family psychotherapy. The NP supports Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) service members and conducts Post Deployment Health Re-Assessments (PDHRA). This is a personal services position subject to day-to-day supervision comparable to military and civil service personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS

Degree: Master's degree in Nursing from an academic program accredited by ACEN or CCNE

Licensure: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse Practitioner in any U.S. state, DC, Puerto Rico, Guam, or U.S. Virgin Islands

Board Certification: Current certification as Adult or Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Experience: Minimum one (1) year full-time experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner within the preceding three (3) years

Pharmacology: Successfully completed 30 hours of education in pharmacology for advanced nursing practice; ability to prescribe and manage patients on psychiatric medications

Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

References: Two (2) letters of recommendation from practicing physicians written within the preceding 3 years; at least one must be from a supervisor attesting to clinical skills, productivity, knowledge base, and rapport

Citizenship: U.S. Citizen required

Security: Must complete SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions

DUTIES

Perform comprehensive mental health assessments and psychiatric evaluations

Obtain and accurately document relevant health history with emphasis on mental health history

Conduct comprehensive multigenerational family assessments

Perform and document appropriate systems and symptom-focused physical examinations with emphasis on mental status and neurological exams

Develop treatment plans for mental health problems and psychiatric disorders based on bio-psycho-social theories and evidence-based standards

Conduct individual, group, and family psychotherapy

Treat acute psychiatric disorders and mental health problems

Diagnose and treat patients with common acute conditions within legally accepted protocols and Nurse Practice Acts

Order and interpret diagnostic tests as applicable

Prescribe and dispense medications per Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee guidelines

Collaborate with physicians in health care of patients with chronic illnesses

Request consultations or referrals with appropriate physicians, clinics, or health resources

Promote preventive and health maintenance care through education and counseling

Maintain patient records in accordance with MTF requirements

Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities

HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

Varicella: 2 doses administered at least 4 weeks apart, or positive titer

MMR: 2 doses administered at least 4 weeks apart, or positive titer

Tdap: 1 dose administered

Hepatitis B: 3-dose series or positive HBsAB titer

Seasonal Influenza: Annual vaccination required

TB Screening: IGRA test (e.g., Quantiferon) OR two-step TST within 12 months

N95 Respirator Fit Test: Annual fit testing for Moldex or 3M respirators

Physical Examination: Complete MTF health examination and immunization screening form (NAVMED 6260/91)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

This is a personal services arrangement; contract workers are treated as government employees with government scheduling and oversight. Position is emergency/mission essential. Must complete 40 hours MTF orientation and 16 hours MHS Genesis information systems training. Planned absences require 30 days advance notice to Government Supervisor. Clinical competency within past 2 years required. Credentialing package due 45 calendar days before start date. Contractor provides uniforms at no cost to Government.

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