Job Listing
Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted today
On-site Fort Belvoir, VA $104K – $135K Apply by Sep 28, 2026 Nurse ESFJINFJISFJISTJ OperationsHealthcare
Apply for this job → About the Role
About the Position: The Nurse (Clinical/Psychiatric) provides support to the A. T. Augusta Military Medical Center in Fort Belvoir VA, helping ensure consistent, high-quality patient care and facility operations. 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.
What You'll Do
- →Provide a behavioral assessment, triage, evaluation, treatment and disposition of complex psychiatric cases, with special attention to the level of care appropriate to treat the particular clinical diagnosis.
- →Instruct patients, as well as, their families regarding the disease process, treatment modalities, diagnostic procedures and use of equipment related to disease/care, expected and possible adverse reactions to medications.
- →Knowledgeable of psychotropic medications and special drugs, including normal dosage, administration, action, and adverse reactions.
- →Act as the patient advocate and collaborates with fellow members of the Health Care Team.
- →Respond to escalated situation and utilize appropriate de-escalation techniques in accordance with nursing standards and protocols.
- →Conduct mental health screenings and provide support, both emotionally and physically for patients undergoing treatment for addiction.
- →Update and maintain patient's medical records and charts.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 55e83ded-0c2d-4a44-a783-f42ac11b890a
Posted via USAJobs