Department of Defense
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.
- 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.
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