Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Position Title: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Travis AFB, CA 94535

Duration: 12 months

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30-6:30.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

5.8.1.2. Degree/Education

Degree: Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing

Education: Graduate from a college or university accredited by Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

Experience:

• 12 months' experience in psychiatric nursing post-graduation within the last 36 months.
• Demonstrated knowledge of psychiatric nursing principles, including the nursing process, psychopathology, and psychopharmacology.
• Proficient in nursing assessments, developing care plans, and coordinating patient care.
• Proficiency in computer operations, including electronic health records and relevant office software.

5.8.1.3 Certifications (in addition to Basic Life Support:

• No additional certifications required.

5.8.1.5. Licensure:

• Possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Registered Nurse in a U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
• The license must be in good standing, with no pending or adverse actions in the last 10 years and must meet the specific requirements for an unrestricted license as defined in DHA PM 6025.13.
• Maintains all continuing education and training requirements necessary to keep licensure and certifications current at no additional cost to the government.

Patient Care & Coordination

• Serve as a primary point of contact for patient communications, managing messages, answering questions, and triaging medication-related inquiries to the appropriate prescriber.
• Coordinate complex patient care needs, including collaborating with the Airman Transition Unit (AMTU) and command leadership to ensure continuity of care for transitioning service members.
• Co-facilitate psychoeducational and therapeutic groups (e.g., Medication Management, Wellness, Symptom Management).
• Provide health promotion and patient education regarding medications, treatment adherence, symptom management, and self-care strategies.
• Develop and manage nursing-led discharge planning in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure a safe transition of care.

Clinical Support & Safety

• Assist in the management of the therapeutic milieu to ensure a safe, structured, and supportive environment for all patients.
• Perform targeted psychiatric nursing assessments, recognize adverse signs and symptoms, and react swiftly in emergent clinical situations.
• Recognize and respond to acute patient safety risks, including intoxication, withdrawal, suicidality and potential for harm, in accordance with established policies and protocols
• Develop and maintain psychiatric nursing care plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Monitors and educates patients on medication/treatment compliance and effects.

Documentation & Administration

• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation for all clinical encounters, patient communications, and care coordination activities within the electronic health record, in accordance with all applicable professional body, DoD/W, DHA, and MTF policies, standards, and guidance.

Team Collaboration

• Actively participate in the interdisciplinary team, collaborating with therapists, prescribers, technicians, and command teams to ensure quality and timely care.
• Communicate effectively with the healthcare team to report on patient status, care plans, and coordination efforts.

Compliance & Professional Standards

• Adhere to all standards of care and practice as defined by the state Board of Nursing, professional organizations (e.g., APNA), and relevant DoD/W, DHA, and MTF policies.
• Ensure a safe work environment and promote patient safety in accordance with regulatory agencies and infection control policies.

Professional Development

• Complete and maintain all required state licensures, certifications, and mandatory MTF-specific training
• Engage in self-evaluation
• May conduct or participate in process improvements to support enhancement of clinical practices and patient outcomes, as authorized.

Pay: $70.00 - $72.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: On the road